psycholinguistics

The Code-Switcher’s Tightrope

Beyond the familiar concept of switching between languages lies a more subtle, yet equally demanding, linguistic performance: bi-dialectalism. For millions,…

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The Punchline’s Prosody: How Comedians Talk Funny

Ever wonder why a joke falls flat when you retell it? The secret often lies in prosody—the music of speech.…

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Why AI Can’t Tell a Good Joke

Artificial intelligence can translate languages and write essays, but why does it fall flat when it comes to telling a…

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The Grammar of Sarcasm Across Cultures

Sarcasm is far more than just saying the opposite of what you mean; it's a complex linguistic performance dictated by…

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The Shaggy Dog’s Syntax: Deconstructing the Feghoot

A feghoot is a linguistic long con, a narrative bait-and-switch where the journey is an elaborate misdirection. It weaponizes the…

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The Joke That Isn’t: The Pragmatics of Anti-Humor

Why do we laugh at jokes with painfully obvious punchlines? Anti-humor cleverly subverts our expectations by refusing to be clever,…

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The Grammar of a Conspiracy Theory

Ever wonder why conspiracy theories can sound so persuasive, even when they lack evidence? This post unpacks the specific "grammar"…

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Does Language Make You Better at Math?

Why do children in some countries seem to learn arithmetic faster? The answer may lie not in their schools, but…

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Hearing Words in White Noise

Do you ever hear faint voices in the hum of an air conditioner or a running fan? You're not alone.…

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The Grammar of ‘OK’ vs ‘Submit’

Ever wondered why one button invites you to "Join for Free" while another just says "Submit"? This choice is part…

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