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Free speech? Not everybody loves it, this map shows
In some countries, people want more freedom of speech. In others, they feel that there is too much.
30 grunts and sounds that may have been the first language
Linguists discover 30 sounds that may have allowed communication before words existed.
Evidence of an impending breakup may exist in speech patterns
Think you can hide your feelings pretty easily?
Neanderthals could produce and hear human speech, new study finds
Their ear structures were not that different from ours.
Has political correctness gone too far?
The debate over whether or not there is a place for political correctness in modern society is not always black and white.
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Talking with your hands alters the perception of your words
A new study found that words are more accurately heard when accompanied by hand gestures.
Why some people think they hear the voices of the dead
A new study looks at why mysterious voices are sometimes taken as spirits and other times as symptoms of mental health issues.
3 ways to get your point across while wearing a mask – tips from an award-winning speech coach
Distancing doesn't have to mean distant.
Smart parenting: 2 exercises that build confidence in girls
The ability to speak up and ask will give these future leaders a much needed boost.
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Why you should type less, talk more, according to science
Lack of communication and collaboration are the biggest struggles facing remote workers.
The ’Motte & Bailey’ meme reveals what’s wrong with political arguments in 2020
This medieval-themed meme highlights a shady yet all too common rhetorical move people make in arguments.
5 things that happen to your brain when you learn a new language
Never has the bar to entry been so low and the recognized benefits so high.
This is how you overcome a language barrier
Don't worry about grammar rules at first. They'll only trip you up.
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Learn a new language—super fast. Here’s how.
According to a man that knows more than 20 languages, the key is to start in the middle.
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Why demonizing Trump supporters destroys democracy
There are ways to engage with someone with whom you don't agree.
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Mind hack: 7 secrets to learn any new language
Now is the perfect time to take up a new language. Self-motivation and commitment are key to mastering this fun and useful new skill.
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How does intellectual humility unlock greater knowledge?
Practicing Socratic ignorance, or avoiding certainty of our own knowledge, diminishes inequality and pushes us in our search for wisdom.
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Should we defend the free speech of everyone — extremists included?
You can't really have an opinion if you don't know all sides of the argument.
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What elements make up our idea of justice?
In classical liberalism, justice leaves society better off by providing a chance for a better life.
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Master the skills of negotiating in everyday life
Learn how to negotiate like a shark. Here are Shark Tank investor Daymond John's tips for powerful communication.
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An AI can read words in brain signals
Researchers at UCSF have trained an algorithm to parse meaning from neural activity.
Why the presumption of good faith can make our lives civil again
Taking time for thoughtful consideration has fallen out of fashion, writes Emily Chamlee-Wright. How can we restore good faith and good judgement to our increasingly polarized conversations?
How to make a smoother entrance into any room or conversation
Sometimes, the more understated you are, the more positively you'll be received.
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How should you react to speech you disagree with?
Disagreements should not equal censorship.
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How to conquer your fear of public speaking
Whether you're speaking at a wedding or your own TED Talk, here's how you can make the experience a little less harrowing.
Is social media killing intellectual humility?
"One way the internet distorts our picture of ourselves is by feeding the human tendency to overestimate our knowledge of how the world works," writes philosophy professor Michael Patrick Lynch.
When can government restrict speech?
When it comes to individual freedom of expression, the power of external authorities must be limited.
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How does toleration fit into a pluralistic society?
A truly diverse society exudes open-mindedness, not just reluctant acceptance of differing viewpoints.
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What is classical liberalism?
As a moral and political philosophy, classical liberalism lays a framework for the good society.
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The precise meaning of emotion words is different around the world
Is the experience we call "love" felt the same in every language?