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2 months ago
History

100 Medieval Words That Meant Something Totally Different - Medievalists.net

Language evolves over time, leading to significant shifts in word meanings.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
History

The Fascinating Backstory Behind Our Pronouns

The pronoun "he" is the oldest, while others like "she" and "they" emerged from linguistic evolution.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Eight, Ocho, Acht Most Fascinating Language Discoveries of 2024

Language evolves continuously, revealing shared patterns and new technologies for communication.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Donald Trump Is Bored

Trump's extravagant language choices reflect boredom rather than cognitive decline.
Linguistic extravagance highlights the desire to be noticed and expressive.
Humor and exaggeration significantly enhance communication.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago
Psychology

Searching for Thongs at Walmart

Language evolves over time, leading to sometimes humorous misunderstandings of new meanings.
Words can change meaning drastically across generations, affecting communication.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

100 Medieval Words That Meant Something Totally Different - Medievalists.net

Language evolves over time, leading to significant shifts in word meanings.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
History

The Fascinating Backstory Behind Our Pronouns

The pronoun "he" is the oldest, while others like "she" and "they" emerged from linguistic evolution.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Eight, Ocho, Acht Most Fascinating Language Discoveries of 2024

Language evolves continuously, revealing shared patterns and new technologies for communication.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Donald Trump Is Bored

Trump's extravagant language choices reflect boredom rather than cognitive decline.
Linguistic extravagance highlights the desire to be noticed and expressive.
Humor and exaggeration significantly enhance communication.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago
Psychology

Searching for Thongs at Walmart

Language evolves over time, leading to sometimes humorous misunderstandings of new meanings.
Words can change meaning drastically across generations, affecting communication.
more#linguistics
#social-media
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

Speaking in Code: How AI Simulates Language Evolution on Regulated Social Media | HackerNoon

Users on regulated social media adapt communication through coded language, showcasing language evolution under societal pressures.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Digital life

The Brilliant Stupidity of Internet Speak

The internet, through unique language and slang, has evolved communication, making it more creative and humorous.
Online Community Development
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Speaking in Code: How AI Simulates Language Evolution on Regulated Social Media | HackerNoon

Users on regulated social media adapt communication through coded language, showcasing language evolution under societal pressures.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Digital life

The Brilliant Stupidity of Internet Speak

The internet, through unique language and slang, has evolved communication, making it more creative and humorous.
more#social-media
#cuneiform
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Writing

Do Emojis Bring Writing Back to Its Roots?

Early written languages evolved from pictographs, allowing direct representation of the world and facilitating communication.
fromOpen Culture
5 months ago
Writing

Behold the Oldest Written Text in the World: The Kish Tablet, Circa 3500 BC

The evolution of written language demonstrates its roots in pictography and the shift towards logographic systems.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do Emojis Bring Writing Back to Its Roots?

Early written languages evolved from pictographs, allowing direct representation of the world and facilitating communication.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
5 months ago

Behold the Oldest Written Text in the World: The Kish Tablet, Circa 3500 BC

The evolution of written language demonstrates its roots in pictography and the shift towards logographic systems.
more#cuneiform
fromScala-lang
1 month ago
Scala

Evolving Scala

Scala must continue to evolve to maintain its relevance and improve newcomer onboarding.
Right-wing politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

American Workers Are Sharing How They Feel About Social Security Being Referred To As An "Entitlement Program" These Days, And Everyone Should Read This

The term 'self-entitled' indicates a negative personality trait of perceived superiority without consensus.
#historical-linguistics
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

30 Words that Changed their Meaning Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times - Medievalists.net

Words evolve significantly over time, reflecting cultural and societal changes.
Understanding historical meanings of words provides insights into the evolution of language.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

How Medieval Peoples Shaped Modern Words - Medievalists.net

Medieval peoples significantly shaped modern language, with many words evolving from names of tribes and cultures.
fromOpen Culture
8 months ago
Writing

The Alphabet Explained: The Origin of Every Letter

The letter 'J' originated from the letter 'I' in ancient Rome, as both served different roles depending on context.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

30 Words that Changed their Meaning Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times - Medievalists.net

Words evolve significantly over time, reflecting cultural and societal changes.
Understanding historical meanings of words provides insights into the evolution of language.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

How Medieval Peoples Shaped Modern Words - Medievalists.net

Medieval peoples significantly shaped modern language, with many words evolving from names of tribes and cultures.
fromOpen Culture
8 months ago
Writing

The Alphabet Explained: The Origin of Every Letter

The letter 'J' originated from the letter 'I' in ancient Rome, as both served different roles depending on context.
more#historical-linguistics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Data science

The Gene That Made Mice Squeak Strangely

The NOVA1 gene is implicated in the evolution of human language through its significant evolutionary changes.
#animal-communication
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

All Languages Follow This Pattern. So Does Humpback Whale Song.

Humpback whale songs exhibit linguistic patterns similar to human language, specifically following Zipf's law.
fromArs Technica
10 months ago
Science

Elephants may refer to each other by name

Animals communicate but lack human language richness. Elephants showing name recognition hints at complex communication in non-humans.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

All Languages Follow This Pattern. So Does Humpback Whale Song.

Humpback whale songs exhibit linguistic patterns similar to human language, specifically following Zipf's law.
fromArs Technica
10 months ago
Science

Elephants may refer to each other by name

Animals communicate but lack human language richness. Elephants showing name recognition hints at complex communication in non-humans.
more#animal-communication
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Letters from Our Readers

Language influences thought, shaping perception of time and concepts.
English vocabulary has adapted through historical changes, reflecting flexibility in language use.
Bilingual experiences highlight the limitations of expressing emotions in a non-native language.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Skibidi, sigma and slay: the most popular kids' slang and what it means

Current youth slang is perplexing and ever-changing, with adults often out of touch.
Top slang terms include 'slay', 'sigma', and 'skibidi' with unique meanings.
'Sigma' refers to unique personalities, while 'skibidi' reflects absurd humor.
Kids often find adult usage of their slang terms embarrassing.
fromDefector
3 months ago
Arsenal

A Tale Of Two Gooners | Defector

Language is continuously evolving, often in unexpected ways, affecting terms like 'woke' and 'nonplussed'.
Supporting a sports team creates a shared identity and community among fans.
#word-of-the-year
fromwww.nydailynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Demure' named Dictionary.com's Word of the Year, beating brat' and brainrot'

The word 'demure' was named Word of the Year for 2024 after rising to prominence through social media influence.
The popularity of 'demure' reflects broader cultural trends and shifts in social discourse over the past year.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Not just for summer: 'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

Collins Dictionary's 2024 word of the year is 'brat', encapsulating a confident, hedonistic attitude popularized by Charli XCX's album.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Charli xcx fans rejoice: Brat' chosen as Collins word of the year

'Brat' has been named Collins Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year, representing a confident and hedonistic attitude.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dictionary.com Names Demure' as ItsWord of the Year for 2024

Dictionary.com chose 'demure' as the 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting its viral internet fame and new empowering meanings.
fromwww.nydailynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Demure' named Dictionary.com's Word of the Year, beating brat' and brainrot'

The word 'demure' was named Word of the Year for 2024 after rising to prominence through social media influence.
The popularity of 'demure' reflects broader cultural trends and shifts in social discourse over the past year.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Not just for summer: 'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

Collins Dictionary's 2024 word of the year is 'brat', encapsulating a confident, hedonistic attitude popularized by Charli XCX's album.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Charli xcx fans rejoice: Brat' chosen as Collins word of the year

'Brat' has been named Collins Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year, representing a confident and hedonistic attitude.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dictionary.com Names Demure' as ItsWord of the Year for 2024

Dictionary.com chose 'demure' as the 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting its viral internet fame and new empowering meanings.
more#word-of-the-year
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Celebrities make manifest' appear as 2024 word of the year

The word 'manifest' was chosen as Cambridge Dictionary's Word of 2024, reflecting its popular meaning tied to visualization and positive thinking.
Marketing
fromWIRED
7 months ago

TikTok's Latest Trend Lets Gen Z Write the Marketing Script

The trend of older generations using Gen Z slang can dilute its meaning and cultural significance.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago
Media industry

What Does "Election Interference" Even Mean Anymore?

The term 'election interference' has broadened to describe any undesirable political action, influencing discourse and perceptions of electoral integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

Can't get you out of my head: why pop culture is still under Kafka's spell

The term 'kafkaesque' continues to be widely used and culturally relevant in various forms of media and everyday language.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | What a Linguist Hears When Biden Speaks

Pidgins are simplified languages that emerge from the collision of two or more languages, serving basic communication needs.
fromThe New Inquiry
10 months ago
Marketing

Tiktok LLM

TikTok users develop euphemisms due to platform's censorship. Language evolution reflects online culture offline.
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