Why Human Language Differs from Computer Code

A new study by researchers Michael Hahn and Richard Futrell examines why human language does not mimic the efficiency of computer code. Despite the potential for greater compression, human communication thrives on familiarity and patterns. Language connects us to shared experiences, allowing the brain to predict what comes next and quickly decode meaning. Digital systems might send data faster but lack the intuitive understanding that natural languages provide. This understanding could inform the development of AI and language models, aligning them closer to human communication methods.