This Ted talk is equal parts passionate and hilarious, David Peterson shows how studying, preserving and inventing new languages helps us understand our collective humanity and conveying what it means to be human.
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What our language habits reveal
In an exclusive preview of his book ‘The Stuff of Thought’ Steven Pinker looks at how language expresses what goes on in our minds and how the words we choose communicate much more than we realise.
Monday Inspo
It’s the start of a new week back in lockdown for many of us living in Melbourne. Let’s look at this as an opportunity for us to have another go at finding a fun hobby for the next few weeks. Here’s a little inspo to help kick start your day.
Monday Inspo
It’s the start of a new week and to help you adjust from the slower pace of the weekend we have this little gem of inspiration for you.
How language shapes the way we think
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language that suggest the answer is a resounding yes.
Monday Inspo
This week on the blog we’ll be exploring the 2020 shortlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. To help with the start of your week we have this little gem to inspire you.
How to get your ideas to spread
In a world of too many options and too little time, our obvious choice is to just ignore the ordinary stuff. When it comes to getting our attention, bad or bizarre ideas are more successful than boring ones.
Monday Inspo
One thing we have noticed while staying safe at home, other than people have been devouring fiction books, is the serge in self help titles being bought. So this week on the blog we’ll share the best books for people who are thinking of starting their own business. To help kick-start the week, we have this little gem for you.
Ted Talk Wednesday: Life Lessons Through Tinkering
We have an inspiring Ted Talk for you today. Gever Tulley uses engaging photos and footage to demonstrate the valuable lessons kids learn at his Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative problem-solving takes over to build unique boats, bridges and even a roller coaster! It’s a short, but great talk.
#tuesdaychat
This question stops us in our tracks each time we see it. It appears innocent enough, but when you think about it, it makes you consider your values, and sense of humour. What advice would you want to give your younger self?
