This week we are joined by David Sidhu from the University of Calgary. David, alongside Dr Penny Paxman, is the author of 'Lonely sensational icons: semantic neighbourhood density, sensory experience and iconicity.' Join us to discover more about language, sound and it's meaning. What is iconicity and how is it measured? What is the Maluma/Takete effect? What techniques are best for academic productivity? In this episode, David answers all of these questions and more.
We will also gain further insights into 'Lonely sensational icons: semantic neighbourhood density, sensory experience and iconicity', its impacts and the motivation behind David's work.
In today's episode, we discuss:
David describes his academic background. [01:16]
We are guided through David's paper. [01:57]
What is iconicity and how is it measured? [07:35]
What is the Maluma/Takete effect? [13:15]
David discusses the publishing process for this paper, alongside other experiences. [17:58]
Finally, David gives us his tips to increase academic output alongside his one piece of advice for anyone undertaking a PhD. [22:30]
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