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The Hidden Rules of Conversation

Tom Scott

The Hidden Rules of Conversation

Tom Scott explains Gricean maxims, the unwritten guidelines that shape how we understand each other. He uses examples such as why 'asbestos-free cereal' sounds suspicious.

HN uses it as a short, clear explanation of implied meaning in conversation and the cooperative principle.

6 Hacker News mentions · 2020–2026

Topics

  • Language & linguistics
  • Psychology & human behavior

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