Klystron
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More chilling in aspect than loss of syntax may be restricted vocabulary.
A group of students and faculty at my university attempted to translate popular fiction and classic literature into modern slang forms including Ebonics in an effort to assist teachers and improve minority employment. IIRC research indicated working vocabularies of 600-700 words among sample populations. A related paper on causes of violence within peer groups -- originally focused on environmental lead contamination -- found miscommunication initiated significant numbers of violent encounters.
It must be frustrating to possesses intelligence but lack a vocabulary to accurately express your thoughts.
A group of students and faculty at my university attempted to translate popular fiction and classic literature into modern slang forms including Ebonics in an effort to assist teachers and improve minority employment. IIRC research indicated working vocabularies of 600-700 words among sample populations. A related paper on causes of violence within peer groups -- originally focused on environmental lead contamination -- found miscommunication initiated significant numbers of violent encounters.
It must be frustrating to possesses intelligence but lack a vocabulary to accurately express your thoughts.