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chc2149··on Autism Through the Eyes of a Computer
We're not aware of a tested technology for predicting seizures, however researchers did recently create a new tool that calculates the chances of having a seizure in pregnant women who have epilepsy. You might find the story interesting: https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/toolbox/interactive-chart-...
chc2149··on How the Languages in Game of Thrones, Defiance, and Thor Were Created
Here it is for pre-order! http://www.amazon.com/Art-Language-Invention-Horse-Lords-Wor...

He told me it covered the essentials of language construction as far as his methodology goes, but I think it offers some insight into the development of other major and not-so-well-known conlangs as well.

chc2149··on How the Languages in Game of Thrones, Defiance, and Thor Were Created
For all those interested, David J Peterson actually has a book coming out in September this year on how to go about constructing your own language. Loads of great resources can be found on http://conlang.org, and http://dedalvs.conlang.org/ (DJP's own conlang website) as well!