Psycholinguistics

The Grammar of a Font: Why Serifs Matter

Ever wonder why some fonts feel formal and others friendly? The answer lies in a hidden visual grammar, where tiny…

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Do Blind People Gesture When Speaking?

This article explores the fascinating research showing that individuals who have been blind from birth do gesture when they speak,…

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How to Count Without Numbers

What if you couldn't say "one", "two", or "three"? For anumeric cultures in the Amazon and beyond, this is a…

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Why We ‘Baby Talk’: The Science

That high-pitched, singsong voice adults use with babies is more than just cute—it’s a powerful linguistic tool called Parentese. Far…

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The Voice Inside: Your Inner Monologue

What is that voice you "hear" when you think? This post explores the inner monologue, a private narrative rooted in…

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Sul Sul: The Genius of Simlish

Ever wondered what your Sims are really saying? The iconic "Sul Sul" is more than just cute gibberish; it's the…

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The Voice in Your Head: Why You “Hear” Words You Read

Ever wonder about the little voice that reads along with you in your head? This phenomenon, known as subvocalization, is…

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Reading Japanese: The Brain’s 3-Script Juggle

The Japanese writing system uniquely blends three distinct scripts—Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana—often within a single sentence. This presents a fascinating…

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Bilingual Aphasia: The Lost Language Puzzle

What happens when a bilingual person suffers brain damage and loses one of their languages, but not the other? This…

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The Private Language Argument

Ever dreamed of inventing a language that only you could understand, a secret code for your innermost feelings? Philosopher Ludwig…

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