RSA ANIMATE: Language as a Window into Human Nature

Why it was recommended

this wonderful RSA Animate of Steve Pinker's discussion of how we use language

Strong recommendationvanderZwan · Original2015-06

What it covers

An RSA Animate in which Steven Pinker explains how the mind builds infinite meanings from finite language, and why people often speak indirectly. It covers ambiguity. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Royal Society of Arts

Length

10 min 54 sec

Year

2011

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