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Half Of People Who Encounter Artificial Intelligence Don't Even Realize It - 0 views

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    This article talks about linguistic advancements of AI. In this study, over 50% of participants could not recognize when they interacted with AI. The researchers concluded that this was due to the advance level of human linguistics that AI are not able to achieve.
tdemura-devore24

An English Town Drops Apostrophes From Street Signs. Some Aren't Happy. - 0 views

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    This article writes about how there is a trend for towns to drop apostrophes from street signs because of database lookup issues. Many people were against it because they felt like it was a loss of culture or teaching kids bad grammar. Some do not mind the change because people still understand what it is trying to say.
agenhartellis24

The Evolution of Language - 0 views

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    This article examines current hypotheses and research on the development of human language. It covers subjects like genetic and cultural evolution as well as the origins of language. Overall, it depicts how language has evolved over time.
naiakomori24

Teenagers' role in language change is overstated, linguistics research finds - 0 views

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    This article shares how the perceptions people have that teen slang and texting shortcuts are "ruining" the English language may not be true. It discusses a study that indicates language changes over the course of a lifetime rather than just during teenage years. Language evolves to fit the needs of each generation.
islaishii25

The power of language: How words shape people, culture | Stanford Report - 0 views

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    This report touches on a bunch of different aspects on how language defines us. It shows us through short summaries and linked sources how language can tell us behavioral patterns, inform our knowledge about other languages, and predict perceived stereotypes.
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    This article talks about the impact language has on shaping people and culture. It dives into how language influences perception, behavior, and understanding, affecting everything from personal identity to social norms. It also discusses how language can be a tool for empowerment and change but can also perpetuate stereotypes and inequalities.
islaishii25

Baby Talk, How Babies Communicate, Talking to Your Baby - 0 views

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    This article discusses how baby talk can impact child development and explains how baby talk can aid babies/infants in emotional bonding. It talks about the belief that talking in simplified sentences and exaggerated tones helps babies grasp speech patterns and emotions.
phoebereilly24

Teaching children with autism to detect and respond to sarcasm - ScienceDirect - 0 views

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    This paper discusses how scientists attempted to teach children with autism to understand sarcasm. Sarcasm is a prominent force in everyday social interactions, and thus enabling kids with ASD to pink up on these subtleties benefits their relationships. The experiment, though it had a small sample size, was successful, using rules and other forms of training to give autistic children guidelines to follow.
chasenmatsuoka24

AI voice clones are all over social media, and they\'re hard to detect - The Washington Post - 0 views

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    This article explains some of the many harmful effects AI and voice replication are having on the growing misinformation crisis. Some cases paint certain political figures in a negative light by creating audio clips of them saying damaging things. Between political influence and scams, several problems arise from the cheep price and accessibility of sophisticated AI programs.
phoebereilly24

Infants' brain responses to social interaction predict future language growth - 0 views

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    This article describes the result of an experiment which examined babies' neural responses to social interactions with their parents. They found the amount of brain activity had a positive correlation with their future language development and acquisition at three years old.
gabbiegonzales24

How Chinese is helping me learn Japanese - 0 views

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    This article describes how learning Chinese can help to learn Japanese and vice versa, as well as how knowing both makes it easier to be a good educated guesser due to the shared characters.
gabbiegonzales24

Island Scene - 0 views

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    A very relatable article that talks about the unique culture and blend of languages in Hawaii. It mentions the benefits of being bilingual, HCE, assimilation, and learning a language. It also talks about the Hawaii Seal of Biliteracy program and the perks of being bilingual.
anonymous

Study of metaphors can help understand the beliefs and feelings of people with mental disorders - 0 views

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    This article discusses the different uses of metaphor in relation to the ways in which we view mental health. Metaphors like "battling depression" are often used in a conceptual manner to create more empathy when describing mental health.
anonymous

The Impact of Slang and Informal English on Communication - 0 views

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    This article focuses on the ways in which slang has an impact on the way we communicate. The authors discuss the fact that slang remains "an important part of interpersonal communication," but that slang is still seen as "taboo" in the workplace.
rylieteraoka24

Say No More by Jack Hitt - 0 views

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    This article discusses how with a lack of youth speakers, a language can quickly die out. However, it shows how some individuals are trying to bring back dead languages using things like old texts and diaries. Universities are even starting to offer masters with a focus on language revitilization.
lilinoeparker24

Language Reclamation by Rob Amery - 0 views

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    This article discusses the process of language revitalization in Australia, and how the terms used to refer to that process, such as the difference between "dead" and "sleeping" languages, can have an impact on the success of reclamation and revitalization projects
cbisho24

Shakespeare's language | Royal Shakespeare Company - 0 views

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    This article talks about how Shakespeare was one of the first people to write down words, created new ones and even used existing words differently than how they used it.
averymapes24

Cross-cultural Study on Sarcasm - 0 views

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    This article talks about how sarcasm is implemented across cultures and generations, but the nuances of sarcasm used changes with who it is used with and where. Most commonly participants of the study stated that they used sarcasm with friends and to "be funny".
narissachen24

Where Did Our Strange Use of \'Like\' Come From? - 0 views

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    This article discusses the origins of our use of 'like' as a filler word. The rise of the use of 'like' is described as a common phenomenon in evolution of language.
narissachen24

Um, am I allowed to like, hate filler words? | The Wellesley News - 0 views

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    This article discusses flawed association of filler words with misogyny and credibility/confidence of women.
brennakata24

How the Internet Is Changing the English Language | TIME - 0 views

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    This article discusses how texting and the internet have changed the way we use the English language on these platforms.
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