Robert Raskin (Linguist)

Robert Raskin was a prominent linguist known for his work in semantics, the study of meaning in language. He is particularly recognized for developing the theory of "script-based semantics," which explores how people understand and interpret language based on their knowledge and expectations of the world. Raskin also made contributions to internet linguistics and humor studies, analyzing how humor functions through language. His work has helped deepen our understanding of how language conveys meaning and how context influences communication, making it significant in fields like artificial intelligence and cognitive science.