A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science
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“Researchers analyzing billions of words discovered that human language contains a deep-seated preference for safety, suggesting our speech is shaped by ancient survival instincts rather than just emotion. This finding challenges seven decades of linguistic assumptions.”
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