Talking our way to systematicity
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DOI: 10.1007/s11098-018-1141-4
Abstract: Do we think in a language-like format? Taking the marker of language-like formats to be the property of unconstrained systematicity, this paper considers the following master argument for the claim that we do: (1) language… read more here.
Keywords: unconstrained systematicity; language like; language; way ... See more keywords
Language-like efficiency and structure in house finch song
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2024.0250
Abstract: Communication needs to be complex enough to be functional while minimizing learning and production costs. Recent work suggests that the vocalizations and gestures of some songbirds, cetaceans and great apes may conform to linguistic laws… read more here.
Keywords: house finch; efficiency; structure; language like ... See more keywords