We’re hosing down the hype surrounding AI, and frankly, we’re going to need a bigger hose. Large language models like ChatGPT have landed in a…
How do we make the discipline of linguistics — and our world — a more just, diverse, and equitable place? Why does our personal history…
Language isn’t just for communication — it’s fun. For over a hundred years, crosswords have served as entertainment, and even been blamed for society’s ills.…
It’s crude. It’s rude. And it’s a lot of fun. Slang has been with us for as long as people didn’t want others to understand…
Our friends and listeners bring us lots of great stories, questions, and words. So for this episode, we’ve invited them to present them themselves! All…
The sciences are facing a replicability crisis. Some landmark studies were once considered settled, but then failed when they were retested. So have any linguistic…
Who listens to the show more closely than anyone (except possibly Daniel)? It’s Maya Klein, who transcribes every word we say in excruciating detail. What…