Language Unlimited

Cognition

Invented Languages and the Science of the Mind

David Adger Ph.D. on October 22, 2019

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.

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.

Cognition

Where Do the Rules of Grammar Come From?

David Adger Ph.D. on August 8, 2019

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

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

Cognition

What Invented Languages Can Tell Us About Human Language

David Adger Ph.D. on June 29, 2019

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

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