Imagine you’re on a road trip with a group of friends. As you drive along, you notice that certain landmarks or attractions that are more popular and well-known tend to stick around for longer periods of time. This phenomenon also applies to language! A recent experiment investigated how the frequency of words influences language change. […]
Published on September 15, 2022
Understanding the connection between cognitive representations of language meaning and formal mathematical structures is like trying to solve a complex puzzle. It’s as if we’re searching for the missing piece that brings together two different worlds. On one side, we have the abstract and logical formal structures of natural language meaning, while on the other […]
Published on September 15, 2022
Just like yearning for a glass of wine or a cold beer after a long day, people can also develop cravings for soft drinks and coffee, as revealed by recent research. Surprisingly, the intensity of these cravings can serve as a gauge for the future consumption of carbonated beverages, suggesting a close link between desire […]
Published on September 15, 2022