99: Gender in Germany (with Rob Tegethoff and Ciarán from Corner Späti)
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Sound Symbolism and Chicks
This chapter investigates the intriguing Kiki and Booba effect, where people associate specific sounds with shapes, leading to discussions about sound symbolism in language development. The hosts explore playful experiments with baby chicks to see if they can connect sounds with visual shapes, revealing insights into animal communication. The conversation also touches on psychological phenomena related to animal testing, culminating in a lively and humorous exchange.
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