A Word Game to Communicate in Any Language
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover how a simple word game evolved into a revolutionary communication tool for nonverbal individuals in this 16-minute TED talk. Explore Ajit Narayanan's journey of developing a visual language system called FreeSpeech while working with children who struggle to speak. Learn about the innovative approach of using picture-based "maps" to relate words and concepts, which now powers an app helping nonverbal people communicate. Delve into the exciting potential of this language concept and its implications for breaking down language barriers across cultures.
Syllabus
Ajit Narayanan: A word game to communicate in any language
Taught by
TED
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