Stories written by
Nick Chater, The Conversation
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Why people hate or love the sound of certain words
The phenomenon where the sound of a word triggers an emotion or a meaning is referred to as ‘sound symbolism’.
Morten H Christiansen, The Conversation & Nick Chater, The Conversation
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Why most people fail to speak up against authoritarian regimes
History shows that those who have a lot to lose and are keen to climb the social ladder are more likely to conform.
Nick Chater, The Conversation