The Language of Scent
We can recall scents with startling clarity, yet we struggle to describe them, a phenomenon known as the olfactory-verbal gap. While most languages are "odor-poor," relying on comparisons, cultures like…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
We can recall scents with startling clarity, yet we struggle to describe them, a phenomenon known as the olfactory-verbal gap. While most languages are "odor-poor," relying on comparisons, cultures like…
From "tannic" to "terroir," the world of wine has invented a specialized language to describe complex sensory experiences that are otherwise difficult to articulate. This deep dive explores how and…
Why can we describe a shade of blue with a dozen words, but struggle to articulate the scent of rain? Our language seems to fail us when it comes to…