Herbert Clark

Herbert Clark is a linguist and communication researcher known for studying how people effectively share and interpret information during conversations. His work examines the implicit rules and strategies—such as turn-taking, referencing, and context use—that make spoken interactions clear and cooperative. Clark’s research helps us understand that successful communication relies on mutual understanding and shared knowledge, often achieved through subtle cues and common ground. His insights are applied in fields like language development, artificial intelligence, and improving human-computer interaction, emphasizing the importance of collaborative and goal-oriented dialogue in everyday conversation.