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  1. Sitaruîm

    For Eire's Sake

    For Eire's Sake - Sitaruîm Language is one of the biggest pillars of identity, and the Irish are fierce when it comes to defending theirs. I believe that their efforts in keeping their language alive and healthy are failing. I will sum up in a few sentences why I think this is so, and attempt...
  2. haidut

    The Linguistic Genius Of Prairie Dogs

    A nice article showing that the one of the most uniquely human aspect of our existence - language - is actually a capacity that much "lower" animals possess as well, and may be even more adept than us at using. Apparently, prairie dogs are not only capable of verbalizing sentences with just...
    • haidut
    • Thread
    • animals capability cognition dialect language linquistic possess prairie dog theory of mind translate
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Scientific Studies
  3. Dan W

    KMUD 6-16-17 Language And Criticism, Estrogen

    Direct MP3 link | Podcast setup A lot of audio problems this month, but don't worry, the buzzing noise only lasts for a few minutes. I boosted the audio for that part so it's audible, but that possibly makes it even more annoying. @raypeatclips, your KMUD interviews on YouTube get a mention at...
  4. haidut

    There Is No Universal (linguistic) Grammar Encoded In Genes

    Ray has written on the falsehood of rationalistic ideas that the ability to learn a language is encoded in genes, based on universal grammar that only humans possess the capacity for. Chomsky's ideas have been discredited somewhat, but they are still considered a dominant force in the academic...
    • haidut
    • Thread
    • article genes grammar language learning
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Science
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