Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) signs that are challenging to perceive are made closer to the face, while common signs are made further away? It’s like when you’re at a concert and the lead singer steps forward for the important parts, but takes a step back during the chorus. This study suggests that ASL has evolved to make it easier for people to recognize signs. It’s like a language adapting and fine-tuning itself over time, just like how your taste in music evolves as you grow. By adjusting the location of certain signs in relation to the signer’s face, ASL has become more efficient. And why does this matter? Well, understanding how languages change and adapt can give us insights into the human brain and how we communicate. So if you want to dive deeper into the fascinating world of language evolution and artificial intelligence, check out the research behind this study!
