Can you put a price tag on a language? This article explores the emerging field of linguistic valuation, where economists…
You speak a language at home, a tongue filled with the warmth of family and the taste of tradition. Yet,…
For scientists and staff "wintering-over" in Antarctica, months of profound isolation have forged a unique micro-dialect. This "Antarctic English" features…
Linguistic passing is the conscious act of adopting a new accent, not just to blend in, but to gain social…
Imagine having to learn a completely separate vocabulary just to be in the same room as your mother-in-law. For speakers…
We often worry about losing a second language, but what happens when a child starts to forget their first? First-language…
AI models learn language from us, warts and all. From reinforcing gender stereotypes in professions to assuming a Western-centric worldview,…
Beyond the glass ceiling lies a more subtle barrier: the accent ceiling. Sociolinguistic and economic research reveals how subconscious bias…
Beyond the familiar concept of switching between languages lies a more subtle, yet equally demanding, linguistic performance: bi-dialectalism. For millions,…
Ever wonder why conspiracy theories can sound so persuasive, even when they lack evidence? This post unpacks the specific "grammar"…
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