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Archive: The Psychology of Language, with Morten Christiansen and Nick Chater

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Language as Play: The Dynamics of Communication

This chapter explores the interplay between language and communication, using charades as a metaphor for language development and social interaction. It emphasizes how language evolves through individual interactions and challenges traditional views of language as merely a tool for thought. The discussion also addresses the impacts of technology and cultural anxieties on language evolution, highlighting the dynamic nature of linguistic practices in contemporary society.

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