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Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

'You Can't Lick a Badger Twice': Google Failures Highlight a Fundamental AI Flaw

Google's AI Overviews can fabricate meanings for nonsensical phrases, showcasing both the fun and the limitations of generative AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

'You Can't Lick a Badger Twice': Google Failures Highlight a Fundamental AI Flaw

Google's AI Overviews can fabricate meanings for nonsensical phrases, showcasing both the fun and the limitations of generative AI.
#french-culture
#translation
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago
LGBT

People Are Sharing Their Favorite Words That Exist In Other Languages But Don't Exist In English (And Some Of These Are Incredible)

fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago
LGBT

People Are Sharing Their Favorite Words That Exist In Other Languages But Don't Exist In English (And Some Of These Are Incredible)

fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French word of the Day: Gratin

A gratin is a culinary specialty usually consisting of potatoes or pasta which are topped with breadcrumbs and grated cheese and baked in the oven.
Food & drink
#cultural-diversity
#history
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Say It Right: A Neurodiversity Language Guide for Allies

Language significantly influences how neurodiverse individuals experience life, affecting their opportunities and self-image.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Say It Right: A Neurodiversity Language Guide for Allies

Language significantly influences how neurodiverse individuals experience life, affecting their opportunities and self-image.
#culture
#politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My dad's death led me to China. Living in Shanghai helped me heal.

My Shanghainese father met my Mexican mother near Los Angeles in the 1970s, and I grew up speaking English and Spanish. I even chose Spanish as my minor in college.
SF parents
#literature
#linguistics
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Bonobos' Complex Calls Share an Extraordinary Trait with Human Language

Bonobos exhibit advanced communication abilities similar to humans, specifically in creating complex meanings through nontrivial compositionality.
fromStackdiver
4 weeks ago

The Grammar of Independence

Thinking for oneself implies agency, ownership, and responsibility, a concept vital in the age of AI.
UX design
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

There's A Reason We've All Been Pronouncing Bologna Wrong - Tasting Table

The evolution of 'bologna' into 'baloney' reflects a broader trend where Italian words were anglicized, leading to unique American pronunciation and slang.
Berlin food
#communication
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Bonobo apes aren't just grunting at each other - in fact, their complex 'language' mimics humans, scientists claim

Bonobos can combine vocal sounds to form phrases, challenging the belief that human language is unique.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Bonobo apes aren't just grunting at each other - in fact, their complex 'language' mimics humans, scientists claim

Bonobos can combine vocal sounds to form phrases, challenging the belief that human language is unique.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How the use of a word in the Guardian has gotten some readers upset | Elisabeth Ribbans

The Guardian's editorial choices reflect its evolution into a global media outlet, adapting to a wide-ranging audience while balancing American and British English conventions.
UK news
#cultural-differences
#psychology
#cultural-critique
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Chic' is dead, says Vogue. Is it time to revive jazzy', snazzy' and swish'? | Emma Beddington

The word 'chic' has lost its original meaning and essence due to overuse and misapplication.
There's a need for alternative descriptions to keep language fresh and expressive.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
Women

Please Don't Refer to Women as "Females"

The term 'females' is often seen as impersonal and disrespectful by women.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chic' is dead, says Vogue. Is it time to revive jazzy', snazzy' and swish'? | Emma Beddington

The word 'chic' has lost its original meaning and essence due to overuse and misapplication.
There's a need for alternative descriptions to keep language fresh and expressive.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

'Learn whose land you are on.' - High Country News

"One: Learn whose land you are on. Two: Learn how to say their traditional name, and what that name translates to. Three: Learn how to say 'thank you' in that language."
Online Community Development
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

What Makes A Hamburger Different From A Sandwich? The Answer Might Depend On Where You Live - Tasting Table

Hamburgers are considered a subcategory of sandwich, defined as meat between two separate buns.
#youth-culture
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Joel Todd Hochstatter

Todd's heart was as big as his smile—he selflessly uplifted those around him, especially immigrants, believing in the unifying power of language.
SF LGBT
#word-games
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Peadar Toibin claims he was sent a reply to a Parliamentary Question in Ancient Greek

"I believe this has something to do with AI," Mr Tóibín said, admitting that he did not kick up a fuss at the time over apparently being treated with disdain. He added: "I also believe that AI is already being used in Dáil speeches. I will go no further than that."
Artificial intelligence
#writing
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Not to Talk About the Sean Diddy Combs Legal Case

Language plays a critical role in discussing sexual and domestic violence, influencing perceptions of victims and perpetrators.
#french
fromDefector
1 month ago

Nobody Can Do That | Defector

"You could probably spend the next few hours compiling a list of words that could be counted on to slot legibly into a sentence that begins, 'If you closed your eyes and...'."},{
Washington Wizards
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Kristen Bell's Kids Jokingly Called Her The B-Word In Their Mother's Day Card, And People Are Divided

Of course as kids we knew words but we never called our parents those words. Wasn't respectful.
Parenting
#philosophy
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
1 month ago

You cannot put the wind in a bag: How we learned to see nature

We often perceive nature solely for its utility, overlooking its intrinsic value and interconnectedness.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Fascism

One obvious problem, as noted by John Locke, is that "people can apply sounds to what ideas he thinks fit, and change them as they please." This leads to confusion.
philosophy
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Let Me Show You How to Bip: Tracing the Origins of Hip-Hop's Favorite New Word

KP, with his distinctive, trembling, nasally wine of a voice, also has a keen understanding of how to manipulate language in a way that makes his music a stimulating experience.
Brooklyn
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

German word of the day: Zwickmuhle

"German has the word Zwickmühle, which perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being caught in a dilemma, a state of indecision that often feels uncomfortable."
Germany news
Video games
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Children are developing 'Fortnite accents', experts warn

Excessive gaming can lead children to develop a 'Fortnite accent', indicating a lack of real-world interactions.
#perception
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Revealing The Totally Normal Things In Their Countries That Make Tourists Say "Wait, What?"

Saying 'yeah, nah' and 'nah, yeah.' This subtle language wizardry is second nature to Aussies: 'Yeah, nah' = no. 'Nah, yeah' = yes.
NYC food
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: Pas le pingouin qui glisse le plus loin

Pas le pingouin qui glisse le plus loin translates to 'not the penguin who slides the furthest', implying someone is not very bright, gently mocking their intelligence.
Paris food
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump has an odd obsession with the word 'groceries.' Now his tariffs will raise the price of them

Donald Trump has a fascination with the word "groceries," which he uses intentionally in his campaigning to connect with voters.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Overwhelmed to see something unbearably cute? There's a word for that

"Gigil" refers to "a feeling we get when we see someone or something cute," according to the OED.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's so politically loaded': Marlon Williams on finding the gall' to write an album entirely in Maori

often, his thoughts are concerned with admin with death cleaning and the worry of not having his affairs in order. But there's also the niggle of a life not fully lived.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Why decolonise Shakespeare when all the world's a stage for his ideas on injustice? | Kenan Malik

Baldwin's journey with Shakespeare illustrates a profound relationship where he initially views language as a tool of oppression, only to later embrace it as a means to express his own experiences.
London politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Kanzi the Bonobo, Who Learned Language and Made Stone Tools, Dies at Age 44

Kanzi, the bonobo who learned to communicate using symbols, died at 44, having significantly advanced our understanding of ape cognition and language origins.
OMG science
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French Word of the Day: Conclave

French Prime Minister François Bayrou's use of 'conclave' to describe pension reform meetings has prompted debate over its appropriateness in a secular context.
France politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

German Word of the Day: pascht scho

Pascht scho is a relaxed way to say 'it's fine,' 'no worries,' or 'don't worry about it,' common in everyday Austrian or Bavarian German.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 months ago

German Word of the Day: pascht scho

If you're brushing off a small mistake, declining help politely, or just going with the flow, pascht scho is a phrase that will make you sound like a local.
Germany news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

The A-Z of being Irish: 'Going for one - possibly the greatest and most frequent lie told in Ireland'

'AA Roadwatch is the ultimate source of random Irish place names, known for its quirky location names and commuter intelligence, essential for understanding our culture.'
Food & drink
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Beyond Politics: The Essence of Liberalism and Conservatism

Liberal and conservative attitudes extend beyond politics, influencing language, culture, and empathy in society.
Right-wing politics
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