Language is how we communicate; but do we actually understand each other?
In this episode we look at many aspects of language and the dangers we may face in meddling with it.
Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion:
Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad
End Quote:
You can't get wet from the word water - Alan Watts
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Purpose of Language
00:05:18 - Impact of Changing Definitions
00:12:22 - Human Language Consensus
00:15:03 - Impact of Rapid Changes
00:18:21 - Language and Law
00:23:18 - Energy Cost of Change
00:29:16 - An Approach to Updating Language
00:39:40 - Emotional Ties to Language
00:43:24 - Understanding Misunderstandings
00:47:20 - How We Learn Words
00:52:31 - Our Approach to Language
00:59:06 - Outro
