Not all language changes that increase complexity are useful. In many cases, the use of particular words, or ways of speaking, can best be understood as wasteful signaling.
True. But the purpose of language is not merely to be useful, but also beautiful and fun.
Not all language changes that increase complexity are useful. In many cases, the use of particular words, or ways of speaking, can best be understood as wasteful signaling.
True. But the purpose of language is not merely to be useful, but also beautiful and fun.