The Psychology of Language: Why Are Some Words More Persuasive Than Others? Leo Widrich, lifehacker.com What’s actually going on in the brain when it processes language? And if words affect the mind in different ways, are some more persuasive than others? Buffer cofounder Leo Widrich dives into what the research has to say about this … Continue reading Business linguistics: how to choose words which persuade
Digital etiquette: What your email sign-off says about you The Week, theweek.com In descending order of our favorites…10. “Cordially,” What it means: Cordial comes from the Latin cordialis, and means “of or for the heart.” Some etymology manuals suggest it means something closer to “sincere.” Pr… http://flip.it/tAeYk Related articles Etymological Oxymorons (eternalthegod.wordpress.com)
Body language reveals how we really feel Morgan Kelly-Princeton, futurity.org PRINCETON (US) — To figure out how someone is really feeling, don’t just read their lips, watch their body language.In a recent study, researchers asked participants to determine from photographs if people were experiencing feelings such as… Body language reveals how we really feel http://flip.it/bcv0f … Continue reading Body language reveals how we really feel
How language transformed humanity | GrrlScientist | Science | guardian.co.uk Interesting TED Video and article suggesting that language has driven all biological and cultural evolution and is our most powerful neurological social technology allowing us to implant a thought into someone's mind without the need for surgery according to Mark Pagel. Language created social learning … Continue reading How language drives biology and culture
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