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liliblair24

Why we need to stop using 'pro-Palestine' and 'pro-Israel' | Judith Levine | The Guardian - 1 views

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    When we reduce the Israel-Hamas war to simple labels like 'pro-' or 'anti-,' we overlook how complex the issue is and the wide spectrum of opinions. These terms pigeonhole people into one side versus another, preventing understanding and dialogue towards peace.
emilydaehler24

Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis | Language | The Guardian - 0 views

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    This article discusses the dangers of disappearing languages that are native to small regions and minorities. There seems to be a label set on each language that determines its superiority or inferiority due to power, class and commonality.
bennetlum19

How to be human: the man who was raised by wolves | News | The Guardian - 0 views

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    A man in Spain was abandoned as a child after learning some language skills. He then lived in nature without contact with humans for almost a decade. When he was found again, he had trouble pronouncing words, but his greater problems were adapting to society and understanding nonverbal cues.
casskawashima23

Why do people, like, say, 'like' so much? | Language | The Guardian - 0 views

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    This article covers the word 'like' and talks about how the negative beliefs that are associated with using this word such as "it is a sign of stupidity" are inaccurate. I was originally attracted to this article because I tend to say 'like' a lot when I talk, and I've always been told that this is something I want to avoid. However, after reading this article, I no longer think that saying 'like' often is a bad thing.
liliblair24

Swearing is becoming more widely acceptable, linguistics experts claim | Mishal Husain | The Guardian - 0 views

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    The author delves into the nuanced role of swear words, exploring how they can forge social bonds and emphasize points in conversations. However, how acceptable these words are varies based on how they are used, as there are a number of reasons one may swear.
narissachen24

'I couldn't believe the data': how thinking in a foreign language improves decision-making | Language | The Guardian - 0 views

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    This article explains the "foreign language effect". It says that speaking a second language improves rational decision making and open-mindedness. It also discusses impacts of speaking a second language on our memory and elements of our personality.
Matt Perez

Half of us text our families - when we're all at home - 9 views

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    Is technology bringing us closer together or driving us farther apart? "Digital storage space is now 40% more likely to cause family arguments than hogging the landline (do people still have landlines?), with 50% of us admitting to accidentally deleting stuff and 25% losing photos or contacts."
ldelosreyes22

Why do people, like, say, 'like' so much? | Language | The Guardian - 0 views

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    This author of this article explains that using filler words like, 'like,' can actually be a sign of intelligence
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