Semantics

The Grammar of AI Art Prompts

Prompt engineering for AI image generators is more than just typing words; it's an emergent, functional language. This new "Prompt-ese"…

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The Secret Meaning of Colors in Chinese Culture

Ever wondered why red is the color of luck in China or why a gift wrapped in white is a…

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Measuring Meaning: The Osgood Semantic Differential

Can you rate a concept like "freedom" on a scale from strong to weak? The Osgood Semantic Differential is a…

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The Most Beautiful Word in Portuguese (It’s Not Love)

While 'amor' (love) is a beautiful word, the true soul of the Portuguese language is captured by the untranslatable concept…

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The Limits of Truth: What Are Vague Predicates?

When does a 'heap' of sand stop being a heap after you remove one grain at a time? This is…

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The Shape of a Word: Intro to Word Embeddings

How does a computer understand that "king" is to "queen" as "man" is to "woman"? We dive into the magic…

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What Are Semantic Primes?

Have you ever tried to define a simple word like 'want' without using a synonym? The theory of Semantic Primes…

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The Grammar of Certainty: Mood vs. Modality

What's the real difference between "He might be late" and "He could be late"? The answer lies in two parallel…

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From Insult to Honor: The Journey of Amelioration

While many words degrade, some do the opposite in a process called amelioration. This post explores the linguistic glow-up of…

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The Flavor Lexicon: Why Taste Is So Hard to Describe

Ever struggled to describe a complex flavor, resorting to 'it's kind of... earthy'? This isn't a personal failing, but a…

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