Communication

Did you start with "sorry," and within two minutes found yourselves in a whole new fight? It turns out there is one word that ruins every apology, and most couples say it without noticing.

Scientists warn that the human attempt to streamline discourse with computerized service agents leads to the adoption of predictable response patterns, which narrows the space for expression and the uniqueness of consumers.

Jessica Fletcher from Canada tattooed a full keyboard on her forearm for her 11-year-old son Hunter, who is on the autism spectrum and is non-verbal. The idea was born after his communication device died during a meal at a restaurant. When she showed him the tattoo, he grabbed her arm and typed the word "Mama" on it.

Jessica Fletcher, a mother of an autistic child who does not speak, tattooed a full keyboard on her arm with letters, faces, and an "I love you" button. The idea was born in a moment of crisis, when the batteries in her son Hunter's communication device ran out at a restaurant — and in response, he drew a keyboard on a napkin and began pointing.