RSA ANIMATE: Language as a Window into Human Nature

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13 жыл бұрын

In this new RSA Animate, renowned experimental psychologist Steven Pinker shows us how the mind turns the finite building blocks of language into infinite meanings. Taken from the RSA's free public events programme www.thersa.org/events.
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This audio has been edited from the original event by Becca Pyne. Series produced by Abi Stephenson, RSA. Animation by Cognitive Media.

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@greagandev 12 жыл бұрын

I am blown away. This is fantastic material for people with Asperger's and high functioning Autisim. I have been trying to understand this my whole life. Brilliant. Thank you.

@PeggyTharpe3 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to thank RSA Animate, and Steven Pinker, for leaving this video up on YT all these years. I use it (and other things by Mr. Pinker) to teach advanced English fluency, and am so grateful it hasn't been pulled down. It's still amazing (and useful), 11 years later!

@MichaelWacht 13 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed by how much easier it is to understand the talk when the iconography is added. I have tried to listen to talks by Pinker before and found myself replaying them several times to be sure I understood the gist of it.

@alexallan-musicaaovivo500 8 жыл бұрын

The best 10 minutes I have ever spent watching KZfaq vídeos. Thanks for posting, this is a game-changer.

@martinkunev9911 6 жыл бұрын

+Alex Allan Why do you say it's a game changer? Do you think this knowledge has direct practical applications?

@gentbar7296 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Allan really?

@jonhipkins18 5 жыл бұрын

@@martinkunev9911 If you distill the information into practical solutions, then yes. I came here because I formed a postulate about my disposition and I needed some knowledge to understand where the solution may lie. The solution for me: improve chronic sleep problems, get out and socialize more, practice using innuendoes, practice being in the moment, listen to what people say instead of what I wanted them to say or thought they said.

@GrimTheCrow 9 жыл бұрын

I lost it when he drew the hyena XD Also, these are great captions. Would watch my whole documentary playlist again if they had the same momentum and captions as this. I'd be watching for weeks.

@horatiotrismegistus616 10 жыл бұрын

I'm going to go look at my etchings now.

@TheSteelShifter 5 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed this presentation. Mr. Pinker did an excellent job here. Well done.

@satyaahimsa 10 жыл бұрын

I love RSA, they make me feel less alone.

@antifolkhero 13 жыл бұрын

Both the animation and the information in this video are brilliant.

@JoshuaKolden Жыл бұрын

This is the most fundamental thing to consider when it comes to the modern concept of consent. Human interaction is so much more than the words we say out loud to each other. Be weary of the over simplification of complex human interactions.Explicit content is necessarily elusive, so much more information is communicated in its absence.

@n.a.larson9161 Ай бұрын

You mean...yeah no I don't know what you mean. Wait...are you coming on to...someone? If we can always be friends, that would be awesome.

@JoshuaKolden Ай бұрын

@@n.a.larson9161 Some people are better at it than others, to be sure

@n.a.larson9161 Ай бұрын

@JoshuaKolden I mean, I thought I would go for humor, and maybe you would clarify - but to be clear, what you said lacked clarity. My best guess is you were pointedly opaque for parody purposes. But you were talking about consent, so that makes me wary. And weary.

@JoshuaKolden Ай бұрын

@@n.a.larson9161 I think you fell for your own lack of clarity reflected back at you. But to address your first reply I'm referring to the value of innuendo. People think overtly clear statements solve communication problems, but they fail to notice the reason overt communication is often avoided. See video for examples.

@n.a.larson9161 Ай бұрын

@@JoshuaKolden I did see the video and it's kind of you to refer me back to it. This new statement is clear and that's helpful. It's helpful because your first one wasn't. So we're all being clear and straightforward, sometimes ambiguity is okay or even better. But there are risks to ambiguity, too, and many times the pros of direct and careful language outweigh the cons. See the direct communication of the instructional video for example.

@Toxin08 13 жыл бұрын

these are so brilliant and enlightening. definitely makes my day whenever you guys post one of these.

@MsSalanghae 7 жыл бұрын

This was art - both the talk and the animation.

@Eradifyerao 4 жыл бұрын

I retained more in this medium that most lectures I have seen in my whole life...

@arnyone 12 жыл бұрын

I feel like Sheldon Cooper chilling with unordinary people when I watch your contents guys. It really is a relief.

@martingachagua4554 3 жыл бұрын

Very well and laboriously explained with word-art and sequence. Language is really a huge window into the soul.

@OneHavenForU 13 жыл бұрын

these videos are absolutely amazing, seriously blown away.

@hawaiidispenser 13 жыл бұрын

These talks + videos brighten and excite my day. Gives me so much to think about. Thank you!

@HatchfundOrg 12 жыл бұрын

Love the RSA videos and the beautiful visuals that elegantly illustrate complex ideas. Awesome!

@Keviamaya 12 жыл бұрын

dude you are awesome, i love these videos keep it up. (and the discussion here sounds interesting, love it)

@BlaccEagle 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Language is the bridge between your mind and the physical world. It's a beautiful thing.

@EmilyElle 13 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for a Pinker video! Thanks!

@gabriellacatapano7441 6 жыл бұрын

this video brought me to tears. keep up the good content

@staj 10 жыл бұрын

ANOTHER AMAZING RSA VIDEO, really interesting perspective(s)

@Aldeni1551 13 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much this helped me...

@HouseofVictoria 11 жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of these videos,,,,,,keep up the good work.

@emilialietz9544 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!!! It was like a drug watching it. Thanks! :)

@0utgoingMessages 13 жыл бұрын

I loved this. I don't think I've ever subscribed o a channel based on a single video before. Hope to see more like this!

@Rookmark 13 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant, I love it!

@Highmelon 13 жыл бұрын

keep up the great work guys, I'm loving it!

@hehunches 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so great!

@therustygeartube 13 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and presentation as always, glad I subscribed

@rlee64 13 жыл бұрын

Once again - excellent work!

@karatericeboi 12 жыл бұрын

one of the most insightful talks i've ever seen

@globalko 13 жыл бұрын

That was awesome.

@cookiesluvkreme 13 жыл бұрын

Intriguing talks and one of the best RSAnimate animations! The letters in the palace squares was ingenious, the etchings, Gok Wan (LOL!)

@UnionKid15 12 жыл бұрын

thx a lot for posting this.

@JRD123456 13 жыл бұрын

These are so awesome, everyone should watch.

@razor6776 13 жыл бұрын

Great work, once again!

@noyearold 13 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video.

@jamesshuler6302 9 жыл бұрын

That was a very interesting video. I love listening to people talk about the complexity of language :)

@YawMoney 5 жыл бұрын

James Shuler you don’t say. *wink wink*

@FrankGainsford 9 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this.... relationships and communication issues are always starnger than the truth...

@joshlgrant 12 жыл бұрын

wow.. that was pretty awesome actually

@MeIrakli 13 жыл бұрын

This gave my 16-year-old mind a lot to think about, should watch it over and over

@TimeOfNick 13 жыл бұрын

Loved this!

@fridemar 13 жыл бұрын

This video helps us to improve our mutual understanding. Thank you for sharing.

@somebody22222 13 жыл бұрын

that was awesome. explicitly said what we all thought to make it mutual knowledge.

@capy_bar 13 жыл бұрын

Wow, this made me realize where have I done wrong sometimes in my life...good thing RSA could turn this into mutual knowledge!

@NJA1039 12 жыл бұрын

after first seeing one of these videos, i disregarded it as superfluous in an egotistical reaction. i was in awe of how powerful this idea is. It is obviously a tremendous achievement to get nearly one million views for these academic talks

@yassinebrini77 11 жыл бұрын

Outstanding presentation and analysis

@skcakajmr 13 жыл бұрын

Another good RSA Animate! - Kudos!

@pointlessgamingbores4553 11 жыл бұрын

Wow that was incredibly deep,I never realised that language had such profound implications.

@BenBlades 13 жыл бұрын

About the only way I sit through one of these talks. Animating them makes ALL the difference IMHO :-)

@freekbeta 13 жыл бұрын

RSA animate is a treat in the subscription box.

@Svalir 13 жыл бұрын

Your videos totally eclipse all the other platitudinous tat on KZfaq, they're fantastic!

@Abunchanada 13 жыл бұрын

Very nice, as part of Intro to Psychology we're learning about human language; this video nicely built on some of the areas of language we didn't delve into!

@nessx007 13 жыл бұрын

Woot! Thanks for listening to the requests about zooming out to see the whole thing, very cool indeed

@SlushGuppy 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Makes sense.

@user-zi8ib8yb2u 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great video!

@Zenju__ 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, no wonder this is so popular. You've combined good art with good speeches about science!

@mataxp 13 жыл бұрын

amazing as always

@prooshneekylilly779 10 жыл бұрын

Love your work thank you

@MrBnowak 13 жыл бұрын

I love those, its brilliant

@Restrictedeightteen 12 жыл бұрын

i really liked this one , learnt alot - thanks !

@Raulthomas30 13 жыл бұрын

Splendid!

@ariandynas 12 жыл бұрын

THe bit where he is talking about revolutions can also apply to the internet as well. Where a person points out something on say Facebook, he is making it clear how he feels, allowing others to show they feel similarly, making internet forums, effectively an online public square.

@mayfielddrive 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome, as always :)

@cupatrunjel 13 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@viciousandchaotic 13 жыл бұрын

fabulous, as always :)

@Rambowjo2 12 жыл бұрын

Fascinating.

@RockTheOcean4me 13 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great video, what a work !

@rsaorg 13 жыл бұрын

@crazyteamcrew Print of our posters are available from our external animation partner Cognitive Media's website :)

@jbaquinones 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome analysis.

@selvmordspilot 13 жыл бұрын

Ye, interesting, and once again; Great illustrations!!

@TheScoutFinch 13 жыл бұрын

This is (thank you, Steven Pinker) awesome.

@madkimmie 11 жыл бұрын

Very intriguing, excellent presentation!

@klugeskind90 13 жыл бұрын

this is awesome

@dozzaskebab 12 жыл бұрын

I learned so much in such a short period of time..

@Fisumestari 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@skcakajmr 13 жыл бұрын

Touché!

@TheMicrogram 13 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, Great video.

@JakeLucGoodman 13 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@elchafa337 13 жыл бұрын

Incredible talk and animation good job!

@davedavem 13 жыл бұрын

Got to love Gok Wan in the background in the Emperor's New Clothes sketch!

@squidsalive 13 жыл бұрын

possibly this and Slavoj Zizek's first as tragedy then as farce are my favourites so far. As a young philosopher, these animates are priceless to me.

@Sad_Old_Goth 13 жыл бұрын

Amazing....simply amazing...there, direct and mutual. x

@Syger 12 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic!

@Nexus2Eden 13 жыл бұрын

I love these... more....more!

@TheGreatDigitalism 13 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@niriop 13 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, mind-blowing stuff

@tripledoggey 11 жыл бұрын

brilliant!

@Artifactorfiction 12 жыл бұрын

Pinker is an artist with words

@jystyle 13 жыл бұрын

well done!

@EclecticSceptic 13 жыл бұрын

Very well articulated!

@SignedAdam 13 жыл бұрын

Ah! Love this, very nice!

@demonicwarrior1 13 жыл бұрын

Very nice, I love these speeches, very intellectual also really just opens your eyes to the everyday norm which we seem to have become oblivious from.