

03: Arrival of the Linguists - Review of the Alien Linguistics Movie
Dec 15, 2016
Linguists discuss the movie Arrival and its portrayal of linguistics, highlighting accurate language barriers and the creation of a fictional language. They explore the concept of linguistic relativity and the absence of pointing gestures in alien communication, while also sharing their recent activities and upcoming projects.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Proposing New Emoji and Introducing the Film Arrival
02:27 • 2min
Deciphering Alien Communication
04:02 • 5min
Designing and Analyzing Heptopod B
08:37 • 8min
Mixed Feelings About a Line in a Film
16:58 • 10min
The Absence of Pointing Gestures and the Future Flash-Forward Paradox
27:27 • 4min