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Think of it like this: when we communicate, our understanding of what other people say is influenced by our prior beliefs. This paper focuses on how our prior beliefs affect the way we interpret utterances, specifically looking at exhaustivity interpretations. Exhaustivity interpretations occur when we assume that a sentence like ‘Mary came’ means that only […]
Imagine you’re building a treehouse, but some kids have all the best tools and supplies while others have to make do with what they can find. Well, it turns out that a similar idea holds true for the development of our brains. Childhood socioeconomic status (SES) and access to resources can impact the pace of […]
Delirium, a peculiar syndrome that can have serious consequences for older individuals, has piqued the interest of scientists. In this study, researchers embarked on a quest to uncover the secret biomarkers that may hold insights into this puzzling condition. They scoured through vast scientific databases like treasure hunters in search of treasure maps. After meticulously […]
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