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Scientists Challenge a 70-Year-Old Theory of Language With a Surprising Discovery

30 May 2026 at 12:07
Man Speaking Language LettersA new study challenges the widely accepted idea that word meanings are organized around emotion. After analyzing billions of words, scientists found that language may be shaped by something more basic: the need for safety. Researchers at the University of Vermont have found a new way to understand language, challenging a major assumption in psychology, [...]
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