“Warspeak” Puts All of Us in the Trenches
From campaign "war rooms" to "battleground states," the political lexicon in the U.S. distorts people's experiences of others and of communal life.
“Warspeak” Puts All of Us in the Trenches
Language
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An Author by Any Other Name
For many romance writers, pen names are the norm—but they are used for more than just anonymity.
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Where Do “New” Languages Come From?
Anthropologists and linguists are working to understand how complex systems of communication emerge—and what they reveal about how to keep rare or threatened languages alive.
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The Oldest True Stories in the World
Evidence gathered in recent years shows that some ancient narratives contain remarkably reliable records of real events.
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Why Can’t Apes Talk?
A recent study suggests they’ve got the voice but not the brains.
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How Have Attitudes Toward Extremism Changed Over Time?
Language exerts a powerful influence on our perceptions of the world. Looking closely at the way we use words can reveal deep-seated cultural biases.