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@tomstafford@mastodon.online
2023-10-03 06:04:07

"no other animal communication system has a comparable clarification architecture" Olga Khazan in The Atlantic (2015) reporting on
Universal Principles in the Repair of Communication Problems https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/…

Abstract

There would be little adaptive value in a complex communication system like human language if there were no ways to detect and correct problems. A systematic comparison of conversation in a broad sample of the world’s languages reveals a universal system for the real-time resolution of frequent breakdowns in communication. In a sample of 12 languages of 8 language families of varied typological profiles we find a system of ‘other-initiated repair’, where the recipient of an unclear me…

Universal Principles in the Repair of Communication Problems
There would be little adaptive value in a complex communication system like human language if there were no ways to detect and correct problems. A systematic comparison of conversation in a broad sample of the world’s languages reveals a universal system for the real-time resolution of frequent breakdowns in communication. In a sample of 12 languages of 8 language families of varied typological profiles we find a system of ‘other-initiated repair’, where the recipient of an unclear messag…

@j12t@social.coop
2023-08-03 23:30:31

I don't think too many people in the Fediverse know of the groundbreaking, but quite accessible research Elinor Ostrom did on the Commons, which eventually won her the Nobel Price.
Commons = a resource shared by a group and that together manages that resource for the good of all.
The #Fediverse is a #Commons

@hackernews@mstdn.digital
2023-08-04 15:32:51

Remote work requires communicating more, but less frequently
https://ben.balter.com/2023/08/04/remote-work-communicate-more-with-less/
HN:

Remote work requires communicating more, less frequently
Like gzip for web requests, async allows for greater communications throughput using fewer “packets”.

@memeorandum@universeodon.com
2023-10-03 03:40:41

Why a US Recession Is Still Likely -- and Coming Soon (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-01/6-reasons-why-a-us-recession-is-likely-and-coming-soon

6 Reasons Why a US Recession Is Likely — and Coming Soon
The government is staying open for now. But Bloomberg Economics sees risks ahead, from strikes to higher rates and oil prices.

@aredridel@kolektiva.social
2023-08-03 15:49:50

The misuse of colour in science communication
#a11y

The misuse of colour in science communication - Nature Communications
The accurate representation of data is essential in science communication, however, colour maps that visually distort data through uneven colour gradients or are unreadable to those with colour vision deficiency remain prevalent. Here, the authors present a simple guide for the scientific use of colour and highlight ways for the scientific community to identify and prevent the misuse of colour in science.

@michaelgraaf@campaign.openworlds.info
2023-08-03 20:08:28

#CommunityNetworks enable art, culture & communication in Indonesia https://www.apc.org/en/podcasts/6-community-networks-enabli…

@jessamyn@glammr.us
2023-10-03 18:55:29

Enjoying a read of the very detailed "Analysis of deletion requests on (Wikimedia) Commons" especially the taxonomy of top deletion reasons including this short list of NSFW reasons.
Can we all just reflect on how even Wikimedia Commons seems to have a problem with too many dick pics?
https://phabric…

not suitable for work

not educational
nudity
penis

@vform@openbiblio.social
2023-08-04 16:46:42

The Coming Enshittification of Public Libraries
https://karawynn.substack.com/p/the-coming-enshittification-of-public-libraries
> Global investment vampires have positioned themselves to suck our libraries dry
"Once public libraries …