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A.I. Is Getting Better at Mind-Reading - 1 views

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    This article is about how scientists are discussing an A.I. that could translate thoughts into speech through MRI scans. A study was done on three people and analyzed their brain patterns as they listened to words and phrases in order to understand what part of the brain lights up when that word/phrase is said. They also used an A.I to translate MRI scans into words and phrases. However, the A.I.'s translation is doesn't make sense. While the result wasn't perfect, it discovered that the A.I can also decode meaning and imagination. While this is beginning of this kind of A.I. technology, it's possible that in the future, they will be able to decode our thoughts.
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Bilingualism May Stave Off Dementia, Study Suggests - 0 views

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    This article is about a study suggests that bilingualism can possibly decrease chances of getting dementia and cognitive decline in older people. The study was published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging. It hypothesized that because bilingual people can switch between two languages seamlessly, it can be used in multitasking, self-control, emotion management, possibly delaying dementia. However, the study only focused on bilingual people who use two languages everyday for a long time. Because of the different degrees of bilingualism, it's difficult to know if it really can delay dementia.
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Few speak Ojibwe as a first language. This 'nest' is teaching kids to in Cloquet - 0 views

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    This article reminded me of the Ted Talk we watched in class. It's interesting how a "language nest" works and how parents get paid to learn and speak Ojibwe with their children. I'm curious how language revitalization will evolve in the future.
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How RuPaul's Drag Race Fueled Pop Culture's Dominant Slang Engine - 0 views

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    The article talks about the history drag and LGBTQ+ slang and the double-edged sword of the language becoming mainstream. It's interesting how many subcultures such as African American and Latinx cultures contributed to what drag is today.
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