Researchers discovered the shared sound patterns in pain-expressing words across 131 languages, suggesting this might arise from involuntary expressions we make when in pain.
Phenomena like bouba-kiki show how language is influenced by our perceptions of shapes, linking the rounded sound of 'bouba' with smoothness and the sharp 'kiki' with roughness.
Studying the evolution of language, researchers ponder why certain words endure for centuries while others vanish quickly, leading to insights on linguistic survival.
Emerging technologies may enable communication directly from our thoughts, exploring new frontiers for linguistic interaction beyond traditional speech.
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