Linguistics in Arrival
Jessica shares her experience consulting on the film "Arrival," highlighting how she provided feedback on the portrayal of linguistics. While some of her insights were incorporated, she acknowledges that Hollywood often prioritizes storytelling over scientific accuracy, leaving linguists to join the ranks of other fields frustrated by misrepresentation. The conversation teases the intriguing question of whether effective communication with aliens is truly possible.In this clip
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Science Movie Club: 'Arrival'
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