Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Eye Dialect is a literary technique where authors use non-standard spelling (like "wimmin" or "sez") to represent standard pronunciations, typically to stereotype a character's class or intelligence. This blog post…
Uncover the fascinating linguistic constraint of E-Prime (English Prime), a version of English that completely eliminates the verb "to be." This article explores how removing words like "is" and "are"…
While we accept that eyewitness memory is flawed, forensic linguistics reveals that "earwitness" testimony is even more unreliable. From rapid memory decay to the complexities of voice lineups, this article…
Did you know the way you structure a sentence can reveal your deepest cognitive patterns? Our language isn't just for communicating with others; it’s a living blueprint of our inner…
Research suggests that thinking in a second language can reduce our emotional biases and override flawed mental shortcuts. This "foreign-language effect" creates cognitive and psychological distance, forcing us into a…
This post explores how Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli's 1877 description of "canali" (channels) on Mars was translated into English as "canals," implying intelligent design. This seemingly minor linguistic slip, amplified…