American cognitive psychologist and author, investigating language, mind, and human nature through psycholinguistics.
All languages are variations on a theme. Every human brain contains universal grammar
Syntax transforms a finite set of words into infinite meanings. That's the magic of language
Through language we can understand how the brain works. Grammar is a fingerprint of our thinking
Human nature is not evil. We are not innately aggressive. Culture and science can make us better
Language evolved because it gave a survival advantage. It allows us to transmit ideas
Language is not just a common code. It's a window into how our mind works
Language shapes thought but doesn't determine it. We are free to change our words, and thus our thoughts