Psycholinguistics

Why Does ‘Mom’ Sound the Same Everywhere?

From Mandarin's 'māma' to Swahili's 'mama', the word for 'mother' is strikingly similar everywhere, but it's not a linguistic coincidence.…

3 months ago

Can You Think Without Language?

Can thought exist without the words we use to frame it? This profound question explores the core of consciousness, examining…

3 months ago

The Silent Arbiters: Linguistics of the Subconscious

Before you even choose a word, your brain has already made countless linguistic decisions. This article journeys into the hidden…

3 months ago

The Grammar of Tics: The Linguistics of Tourette’s

Beyond the sensationalized stereotypes, Tourette's Syndrome offers a profound and involuntary window into the brain's language factory. The vocal tics…

3 months ago

The Mind Palace: The Linguistics of Memory

While memory palaces seem like a visual trick, their true power lies not in the images themselves, but in the…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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,…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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