How Do You Count Without Numbers?
Some human societies lack words for numbers. What does this say about the rest of us—and human evolution?
How Do You Count Without Numbers?
Language
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Do Military Leaflets Save Lives or Just Instill Fear?
Modern warfare isn’t only conducted with bombs, tanks, and guns—language also plays a central role.
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Trump’s Slogan: More About the “Make” Than the “Great”
The promise of concrete action is appealing to a populace that feels like it’s stagnating. But making without thinking is a brutish strategy.
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Do You See What I See?
Cultural groups throughout the world talk about color differently—some don’t even have a word for color. So is color perception a universal human experience or not?
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The Power of the Dictionary
Dictionaries are typically viewed as being value-neutral. But they are just as steeped in culture and prejudice as the rest of the world—and they have the power to shape what we see as “normal.”
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Is the Term “People of Color” Acceptable in This Day and Age?
The words we use to describe groups of people say a lot about what we’re grappling with as a society.