Category: Language
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Different… To infinity and beyond…
Scientists discovered how a set of high frequency brain waves may help us unconsciously know when something's different by comparing memories of the past with present experiences. (1) A. B. C. D. What is one? How can we go to two? A whole cosmos filled with symbols. Symbols symbolizing nothing but the one thing they…
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Predictions. Talking. The vanity of knowing.
UNIGE scientists developed a neuro-computer model which helps explain how the brain identifies syllables in natural speech. The model uses the equivalent of neuronal oscillations produced by brain activity to process the continuous sound flow of connected speech. The model functions according to a theory known as predictive coding, whereby the brain optimizes perception by…
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Dying languages…
Over 6,000 languages are currently spoken worldwide, but a substantial minority -- well over 5% -- are in danger of dying out. It is perhaps surprising that this fraction is no higher, as most models have so far predicted that a minority language will be doomed to extinction once contacts with speakers of the majority…
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Copying sounds. Speaking?
Bats can learn to mimic specific sounds, which puts them into an elite group of animals capable of this. Studying how bats can copy noises could help us learn more about humans’ unique capacity for speech and language. (1) Listen. Speak. Oh child. How did you learn to speak? If not by listening to people…
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What is Being? A child's answer...
Once I asked a child what Being is... (Once I asked my self what Being is...) And the child answered... "It is just a word dad" (And I laughed...) And my dad was impressed... And the whole world of philosophy kept on going... Trying to figure out what Being is.
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