A writer’s natural love of words can lead to wonderful reading and interesting writing. But sometimes, a logophile’s good intentions to introduce the world to unique vocabulary can backfire. Is it time to put away your dictionary and revert to a middle-school word...
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When AI Invents Its Own Language—Will We Be In Trouble?
Writer’s Relief learned that programmers and scientists at Facebook recently shut down an experiment in artificial intelligence because of something we take for granted every day: the ability to create and change language. The computers apparently decided English was...
Jane Austen’s Fake Marriages
Fans of Jane Austen know that the beloved novelist who gave us some of the world’s greatest romance stories died unmarried. But as a teen, did she harbor hopes for a love match for herself? According to the Huffington Post: Austen, who never married and died at...
What Are The Hardest Words For Lexicographers To Define?
Even professional lexicographers have trouble agreeing on the definitions of certain words in the dictionary. But interestingly enough, the most challenging words to define aren't the ten-syllable mouthfuls like “antidisestablishmentarianism,” but instead are the...
Words And Phrases You Don’t Hear Anymore
When was the last time you heard the words “Yellow Pages” or “breeches” used in a conversation? If you're of a certain age, it's probably been decades since you've worn pedal pushers or dialed a rotary phone. And if you're a millennial—you've probably never used these...
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