Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Playing With Language in the Manual Modality: Which Motions Do Signers Gradiently Modify?

Abstract Language is traditionally characterized as an arbitrary, symbolic system, made up of discrete, categorical forms. But iconicity and gradience are pervasive in communication. For example, in spoken languages, word forms can be “played with” in iconic gradient ways by varying vowel length, pitch, or speed (e.g., “It’s been a loooooooong day”). However, little is […]

Published on April 1, 2025

Mystery Illness Reported in Russia

Several regions of Russia have experienced minor outbreaks of an unknown illness with early symptoms in humans appearing to be similar to those of pneumonia. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in […]

Published on March 31, 2025

What to Know About the New Antibiotic for UTIs

A groundbreaking new antibiotic has shown remarkable efficacy in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). This innovative treatment not only promises to alleviate symptoms more rapidly than traditional medications but also combats antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on March 31, 2025