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The Skeptics Guide #1042 - Jun 28 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Language Acquisition: Humans vs. AI

This chapter explores the intricate processes of language acquisition in children, comparing them to the capabilities of artificial intelligence. It discusses the unique adaptive learning styles of children, the importance of multimodal input, and the physiological growth of their brains in language development. Additionally, it critiques existing studies on language learning efficiency and suggests a constructivist approach for improving language models in AI.

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