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The Forbidden Experiment, Too Annoying To Die, Bonny Clabber

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Forbidden Experiment: Language Deprivation Studies

This chapter examines the controversial history and ethical dilemmas surrounding language deprivation studies, highlighting notable historical and contemporary cases. It reveals the intricate relationship between social interaction, language acquisition, and the innate human need for communication, underscoring the resilience of linguistic development in extreme circumstances.

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