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How The English Language Will Never Be The Same Again: Anne Curzan
Why is English always changing—and why does that change so often make us uneasy? In this fascinating conversation, we’re joined by linguist, author, and University of Michigan Dean Professor Anne Curzan to explore how English evolves, who influences that change, … Continue reading
Lingthusiasm Episode 110: The history of the history of Indo-European – Interview with Danny Bate
Before there was English, or Latin, or Czech, or Hindi, there was a language that they all have in common, which we call Proto-Indo-European. Linguists have long been fascinated by the quest to get a glimpse into what Proto-Indo-European must … Continue reading
When Does a Dialect Become a Language?
In this episode, we unpack one of linguistics’ biggest controversies: When does a dialect become a language? It sounds simple if people understand each other, it’s a language; if they don’t, it’s a different one. From Arabic’s vast dialect continuum … Continue reading
The English words nobody can explain
[…] Let’s explore some English mysteries. And go to https://ground.news/robwords to see how language shapes our perspectives. Save 40% for unlimited access to the Vantage Plan through my link. Some of the most ordinary words in English have origins that … Continue reading
Cory Doctorow: How AI is ensh*ttifying the web | Part Two of the Prospect Podcast interview
Looking for part one? Click here: • Cory Doctorow: How the internet went to sh… On this episode of the Prospect Podcast, our hosts Ellen Halliday and Alona Ferber are joined by journalist, tech activist and sci-fi writer Cory Doctorow, … Continue reading
How to Tell What’s Real Online
In a world overflowing with opinions, clips, conspiracies, and AI-generated answers, how do you know what’s actually true? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down his personal checklist for navigating the modern information landscape—yellow flags, red flags, and why evidence-based thinking matters … Continue reading
Why Does Britain’s Weirdest City Have No Centre?
Salford’s oldest part has been consumed by its neighbour Manchester, its old town hall and cathedral sit forgotten along a major through road, and city council use offices miles and miles into the suburbs. This is a story about Salford … Continue reading
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