In discussing the past, I referred to two major traditions that have enriched the study of language in their separate and very different ways; and … Linguistic Contributions to the Study of MindRead more
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Does English Have to Be the Dominant Language of Science?
In the winter of 1953, Vladimir Nabakov finished writing the work, Lolita, in English, nearly a year after the first showing of Waiting for Godot, … Does English Have to Be the Dominant Language of Science?Read more
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Understanding Trump’s Name
A Voyage Into Sound Symbolism by George Lakoff As strange as it may sound, the sound symbolism of a name has become an unnamed central … Understanding Trump’s NameRead more
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How Citizens, Journalists, Doctors & Scientists Exposed the Flint Water Crisis Cover-up
Curt Guyette talking: I was sitting around one night, thinking, “How can we get to the truth? How can we get this beyond what was … How Citizens, Journalists, Doctors & Scientists Exposed the Flint Water Crisis Cover-upRead more
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RE:begin – #SCIENCE!
“They didn’t know where they was going, but they knew where they was wasn’t it. We’re everyday robots, on our phones, in the process of … RE:begin – #SCIENCE!Read more
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Like Humans, Chimps Reward Cooperation and Punish Freeloaders
Although humans love the playful ways and toothy grins of chimpanzees, our primate cousins have the reputation of being competitive, churlish and, at times, aggressive. … Like Humans, Chimps Reward Cooperation and Punish FreeloadersRead more
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In Politics, Progressives Need to Frame Their Values
The following is a Truthout interview with Professor George Lakoff about his latest effort, THE ALL NEW Don’t Think of an Elephant!, to convince progressives … In Politics, Progressives Need to Frame Their ValuesRead more
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The role of Monsanto in Séralini study retraction
In September 2012 the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT) published the research of a team led by the French biologist Professor Gilles-Eric Séralini, which … The role of Monsanto in Séralini study retractionRead more
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What is an invasive species?
An invasive species is a nonnative organism that causes ecological harm after being introduced to a new environment. Humans are responsible for the spread of … What is an invasive species?Read more