Scientists Propose New Framework for Understanding Language Meaning
Researchers at the University of Vermont have challenged a long-standing theory of language that emphasizes emotional dimensions, proposing instead that language is organized around power, danger, and structure. This new framework, termed 'ousiometrics,' suggests that language is fundamentally shaped by the need for safety, rather than emotion. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that language consistently favors words associated with safety, offering a new perspective on the Pollyanna principle, which posits a positivity bias in language. 
