108: Mailbag of Etymology (with Douglas Harper)
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
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The Tongue Twister Challenge
This chapter explores the difficulties faced by a listener in reciting tongue twisters, examining both cognitive and physiological factors that contribute to these challenges. The conversation delves into the relationship between language, brain function, and individual differences in thought processes, including insights on aphasia, short-term memory, and the role of mirror neurons.
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