James

How many words in a life?

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Unlike universal grammar — the hypothesis that humans have innate structural language rules — it is hard to find advocates for universal vocabulary.  If we are not born with any semantic understanding of words, we must learn them. By watching how others use language we acquire knowledge of how words are intended to be used. … Read more

Multiverses Podcast

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I am working on Podcast discussing topics across the arts and sciences — the branching of the multiverse, of texts, and of ideas.   Currently, my work on this consists of infrequent imaginary interviews conducted in my head. Once I sort out my mercurial broadband connection and set aside some time, my daydreams will be realized.