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Entropic Linguistics: Measuring Information

Claude Shannon's information theory provides a mathematical lens to view language's predictability, a concept known as entropy. This predictability, or…

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The Logic of Illogical Spelling: Ghoti = Fish?

How can 'ghoti' possibly be pronounced 'fish'? This famous linguistic riddle isn't just a party trick; it's a gateway to…

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That French ‘R’ Sound? Here’s How to Nail It.

The infamous French 'R' can feel like an impossible hurdle for English speakers. But what if the secret to mastering…

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The Unseen Labor of a Subtitler

Subtitling is a delicate dance of linguistics, technology, and creative writing, far from the simple transcription it's often assumed to…

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The Case of the Stolen Letter: Compensatory Lengthening

In the history of language, sounds can vanish without a trace. Or can they? This post explores compensatory lengthening, the…

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The Georgian Verb: A Sentence in One Word

Ever wondered if you could fit an entire sentence into a single word? In the ancient and beautiful Georgian language,…

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Diplomatic Language: Say More, Risk Less

Delve into the subtle art of diplomatic communication, where carefully chosen words can de-escalate conflict and build powerful alliances. This…

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Reading: The Brain’s Heavy Lift

Ever wondered if learning thousands of Chinese characters is cognitively harder than mastering the English alphabet? This post dives into…

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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…

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The Real Language of Pirates

Think pirates all sounded like Long John Silver, shouting "Shiver me timbers"!? The historical reality is far more fascinating. This…

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