linguistics

The story of discovery of Buddha and Ashoka

A fascinating look at how language isn't a set of rules but rather an improvisational game of charades we all play together. Morten Christiansen and Nick Chater challenge everything you thought you knew about how we communicate.

A fascinating exploration of how Chinese script evolved through centuries of technological challenges—from dictionaries and printing to typewriters and computers. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of linguistics and technology.

by Charles Allen

The story of discovery of Buddha and Ashoka

by Morten H. Christiansen, Nick Chater

How language isn't a set of rules but an improvisational game of charades we all play together.

by Jing Tsu

How Chinese script evolved through centuries of technological challenges.