Language Unlimited

The science behind our most creative power

David Adger Ph.D.

Hildegard von Bingen

Invented Languages and the Science of the Mind

Constructed languages have been used in religion, ritual, art, and entertainment. They're also being used in science to probe the structure of the mind.

Where Do the Rules of Grammar Come From?

The way our minds are set up can help explain why some kinds of languages are rarer than others.

What Invented Languages Can Tell Us About Human Language

Invented languages like Game of Throne's Dothraki, can be used as a way of thinking about deep questions in linguistics and psychology.