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'Arrival': How To Talk To Aliens

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Exploring Linguistics and Extraterrestrial Communication in 'Arrival'

This chapter examines the themes and inaccuracies in the 2016 film 'Arrival,' particularly regarding its depiction of linguistics. It also explores the real-world implications of communicating with extraterrestrial beings through the insights of a field linguist.

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