Semantics

The Ghost in the AI: Rediscovering Linguistics

We think of AI models as magical black boxes, but what if they're simply rediscovering the rules of language that…

3 months ago

Lost in Translation: A Brand Name Guide

Ever wonder why a great brand name in one country becomes a marketing disaster in another? This guide explores hilarious…

3 months ago

The Syntax of Your File System

Did you know that every time you save a file, you're using a form of language? Your computer's folder structure…

3 months ago

Writing Your Voice: The Blissymbols System

Dive into the world of Blissymbols, a fascinating ideographic writing system designed as a universal language. Explore its logical grammar,…

3 months ago

Linguistic Landmines: The World of Contronyms

Have you ever noticed that a single word can mean its own opposite? These linguistic curiosities, called contronyms, are words…

3 months ago

Metonymy: The Brain’s Ultimate Linguistic Shortcut

Metonymy, where we use a related concept to stand in for the whole (e.g., "The White House announced..."), isn't just…

3 months ago

The Grammar of AI Art Prompts

Prompt engineering for AI image generators is more than just typing words; it's an emergent, functional language. This new "Prompt-ese"…

6 months ago

The Secret Meaning of Colors in Chinese Culture

Ever wondered why red is the color of luck in China or why a gift wrapped in white is a…

6 months ago

Measuring Meaning: The Osgood Semantic Differential

Can you rate a concept like "freedom" on a scale from strong to weak? The Osgood Semantic Differential is a…

6 months ago

The Most Beautiful Word in Portuguese (It’s Not Love)

While 'amor' (love) is a beautiful word, the true soul of the Portuguese language is captured by the untranslatable concept…

6 months ago

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