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OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Bonobos' Complex Calls Share an Extraordinary Trait with Human Language

Bonobos exhibit advanced communication abilities similar to humans, specifically in creating complex meanings through nontrivial compositionality.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Bonobos' Complex Calls Share an Extraordinary Trait with Human Language

Bonobos exhibit advanced communication abilities similar to humans, specifically in creating complex meanings through nontrivial compositionality.
more#communication
#language-evolution
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Here are some of the most mispronounced neighborhoods, streets and bridges in NYC

Mispronunciations of street names in NYC reveal historical linguistic shifts, primarily from Dutch to American influences.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Here are some of the most mispronounced neighborhoods, streets and bridges in NYC

Mispronunciations of street names in NYC reveal historical linguistic shifts, primarily from Dutch to American influences.
more#language-evolution
#language
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fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

New York accents are hated by a majority of Americans - and a shocking number of New Yorkers, too: survey

Nearly 60% of Americans find the New York accent annoying, while 45% of New Yorkers agree. Trustworthiness is low, with just 10% finding it trustworthy.
New York City
#french-language
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#german-language
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#english-language
Typography
fromtime.com
1 month ago

English Spelling Is a Mess. When is EnoughEnuf?

English spelling is notoriously inconsistent and has thwarted any significant attempts to simplify or standardize it.
Typography
fromtime.com
1 month ago

English Spelling Is a Mess. When is EnoughEnuf?

English spelling is notoriously inconsistent and has thwarted any significant attempts to simplify or standardize it.
more#english-language
Scala
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Linguists Find Proof of Sweeping Language Pattern Once Deemed a Hoax'

The Inuit language emphasizes snow uniquely, reflecting cultural significance, with recent studies revealing similar linguistic patterns across various world languages.
fromAeon
3 weeks ago

Why alien languages could be far stranger than we imagine | Aeon Essays

In many fictional works, invented languages often mimic human language structures, featuring nouns and verbs, thus showcasing our linguistic biases and limitations in creativity.
philosophy
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

Emergence, Not Design, Is Powering AI's Human-Like Abilities | HackerNoon

The concepts of language evolution and randomness underline the complexities of life's origins, intertwining scientific thought and innovative advancements.
Noam Chomsky's theory of Universal Grammar has sparked debate regarding its validity in light of contemporary scientific discoveries.
fromNature
1 month ago

How the world's largest language family spread - and why others go extinct

Almost every second person on Earth speaks Indo-European, highlighting its global prevalence and the significance of this language family in human communication and evolution.
Europe politics
#accents
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#cognitive-science
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Typography
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

How Chinese Characters Work: The Evolution of a Three-Millennia-Old Writing System

Chinese characters represent morphemes, not simply pictures, revealing their complex linguistic nature.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Bonobos communicate using a universal principle of human languages

"We wanted to see if bonobos also have this ability to combine vocalizations meaningfully, similar to humans. Our research shows they do, which is groundbreaking for understanding animal communication."
OMG science
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How Might Aliens Communicate? The Answer Could Reveal the Point of Language

The film 'Arrival' inspires real research into how humans might communicate with extraterrestrial life through the field of xenolinguistics.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Why Creole Languages Are Not Broken English

Nonstandard languages like Kriol are legitimate forms of communication, deserving respect and recognition, contrary to public perception that misclassifies them as substandard.
#cultural-differences
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#african-languages
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Norbert Cyffer: Farewell to a bridge-building linguist DW 03/18/2025

Professor Norbert Cyffer significantly advanced the study of the Kanuri language, highlighting its academic neglect and cultural importance.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Norbert Cyffer: Farewell to a bridge-building linguist DW 03/18/2025

Professor Norbert Cyffer significantly advanced the study of the Kanuri language, highlighting its academic neglect and cultural importance.
more#african-languages
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Do AI Models Challenge the Need for Innate Grammar? | HackerNoon

The debate on language acquisition centers on whether innate knowledge is necessary for mastering language rules, as artificial neural networks challenge traditional views.
SF music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Horsegirl: Phonetics On and On

Horsegirl's second album explores themes of transition and identity through experimental lyrics and non-traditional song structures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Word Game: Nov. 5, 2024

The word of the day is 'Hector', which means to intimidate or harass. Participants are invited to find 19 or more words within it.
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