Language and Identity
Edward discusses the economic motivations behind language learning, highlighting a tension between convenience and national identity. He emphasizes how language serves as a symbol of cultural identity, particularly in geopolitical contexts like the war in Ukraine. Both agree on the importance of preserving languages, not only for their linguistic value but also for their deep connections to culture and community.In this clip
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Edward Gibson: Human Language, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Grammar & LLMs | Lex Fridman Podcast #426
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