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Steven Pinker: Human Cognition vs. AI

"World of DaaS"

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The Role of Common Knowledge and Politeness in Communication

Exploring the concept of common knowledge and the use of politeness and euphemism in human communication, this chapter discusses why people often don't say what they mean and instead use indirect language. Examples from everyday life, as well as larger political and economic contexts, are provided.

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