The statement "Half of all Carbon 14 decays in 5,730 years" does not say anything about the decay in years after that.
Half lives on the other hand are defined as being a re-occurring phenomenon, such that it _does_ say something about future years.
Language does not work like code, yes, but that doesn't mean it can't have a clear and defined meaning. If it couldn't, language would be useless as a communication method.
Half lives on the other hand are defined as being a re-occurring phenomenon, such that it _does_ say something about future years.
Language does not work like code, yes, but that doesn't mean it can't have a clear and defined meaning. If it couldn't, language would be useless as a communication method.