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Can artificial intelligence reveal why languages change over time?
Language Acquisition

Can artificial intelligence reveal why languages change over time?

American Sign Language (ASL) signs that are challenging to perceive -- those that are rare or have uncommon handshapes -- are made closer to …

Apr 8, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Are 'person' or 'people' gender-neutral concepts? New study finds male tilt in analysis of billions of words
Language Acquisition

Are 'person' or 'people' gender-neutral concepts? New study finds male tilt in analysis of billions of words

The concept of a 'person' or 'people' is, despite its definition, not gender-neutral when it comes to how we use these terms. In fact, …

Apr 2, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Anticipation and accents: Talking like a southerner even if you're not
Language Acquisition

Anticipation and accents: Talking like a southerner even if you're not

Linguistic convergence refers to temporary (and often subtle) shifts in speech to sound more similar to those around us. A new study shows that …

Mar 9, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Objection: No one can understand what you’re saying
Language Acquisition

Objection: No one can understand what you’re saying

A new study from cognitive scientists offers an answer to why legal documents such as contracts or deeds are often so impenetrable.

Mar 9, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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