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Did you know that every time you save a file, you're using a form of language? Your computer's folder structure…
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Have you ever heard the nursery rhyme about the house that Jack built, where each line adds a new layer…
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Every time we speak, we make a choice about how we relate to reality. This fundamental distinction is captured in…
Reduplication isn't just baby talk like 'bye-bye' or 'choo-choo'. This surprisingly common linguistic tool is used across the world's languages…
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