Deb Roy: The birth of a word

The video explores the journey of a family using a home video system to capture daily life, amassing a vast dataset for studying language acquisition. The project, driven by personal and scientific motives, reveals insights into how children learn language and the feedback loops between caregivers and children. The study extends to public media, analyzing TV content and social media interactions to understand communication dynamics. The implications of this research are profound, offering new perspectives on social structures and communication.

How did the family ensure privacy while recording their daily life?

What role did the family’s nanny play in the language acquisition process?

Discuss the implications of the findings on language acquisition for future research.

What was the significance of the moment when the child first walked?