> To further refine the features of language that activate the brain’s language network, Fedorenko’s lab is now planning to study how the brain responds to a conlang called Lojban, which was created by the Logical Language Group in the 1990s and was designed to prevent ambiguity of meanings and promote more efficient communication.
I’m excited for the Lojban work:
> To further refine the features of language that activate the brain’s language network, Fedorenko’s lab is now planning to study how the brain responds to a conlang called Lojban, which was created by the Logical Language Group in the 1990s and was designed to prevent ambiguity of meanings and promote more efficient communication.
That explains why filk music "in the original klingon" is so effective; eg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOJoOtk7Scw&list=PLftMKM97Fe... [bIHar 'e' yImevQo' (Don't Stop Believin')]
Lagniappe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv0QIbGc8i8