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| author | Tkemaladze, Jaba |
| author_facet | Tkemaladze, Jaba |
| contents | <p>The Alive Language Hypothesis posits that language functions as a dynamic, self-sustaining system capable of resisting informational entropy. Unlike a passive communication tool, language is framed as an active, evolving entity that interacts with its speakers, shaping their psyche, physiology, and consciousness. Analogous to biological organisms that consume energy to maintain order, language sustains itself through speech acts performed by individuals, driving its ongoing adaptation and complexity. </p> <p>These speech acts, influenced by factors such as genetics, age, and cultural context, serve as mechanisms for the evolution and resilience of language. A central focus of this hypothesis is the role of phonemes, which adapt over time to align with the physiological and cognitive capabilities of speakers, promoting linguistic diversity and innovation. The bidirectional interaction between language and its speakers impacts both personal identity and collective cultural development. </p> <p>This paper examines the implications of the Alive Language Hypothesis for understanding language acquisition, phonemic variation, and the transformative influence of language on human experience, offering novel perspectives on the profound interplay between language, thought, and society.</p> <p>Keywprds: living language, speech acts, phonemes, informational entropy, language evolution, ognitive development</p> |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spellingShingle | Concept to The Alive Language Tkemaladze, Jaba <p>The Alive Language Hypothesis posits that language functions as a dynamic, self-sustaining system capable of resisting informational entropy. Unlike a passive communication tool, language is framed as an active, evolving entity that interacts with its speakers, shaping their psyche, physiology, and consciousness. Analogous to biological organisms that consume energy to maintain order, language sustains itself through speech acts performed by individuals, driving its ongoing adaptation and complexity. </p> <p>These speech acts, influenced by factors such as genetics, age, and cultural context, serve as mechanisms for the evolution and resilience of language. A central focus of this hypothesis is the role of phonemes, which adapt over time to align with the physiological and cognitive capabilities of speakers, promoting linguistic diversity and innovation. The bidirectional interaction between language and its speakers impacts both personal identity and collective cultural development. </p> <p>This paper examines the implications of the Alive Language Hypothesis for understanding language acquisition, phonemic variation, and the transformative influence of language on human experience, offering novel perspectives on the profound interplay between language, thought, and society.</p> <p>Keywprds: living language, speech acts, phonemes, informational entropy, language evolution, ognitive development</p> |
| title | Concept to The Alive Language |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14688792 |