
Ep26 "Why do people dislike moist more than moose, but not as much as merts?"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Neighborhood Density and Word Aversion
This chapter discusses the concept of neighborhood density and how it relates to word aversion. It explores the factors that contribute to word aversion and highlights the need for studying positive emotional responses to words as well. The chapter also touches on ongoing research on the genetic and neural bases of word aversion and compares it to synesthesia.
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