Because Language
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A show about linguistics, the science of language. Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie & @Laserhedvig. Keep us going: https://t.co/zMKQGWaQGb
Perth, Australia
Joined June 2014
New Cambridge Element Cognition and Conspiracy Theories by @AndreasMusolff is now free to read for 2 weeks! https://t.co/p43b01XuDB
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ICYMI: Transcript is up for our episode with @natanlast about his book "Across the Universe". It's the history of crosswords. Natan is also a constructor, and he tests my mettle! @penguinrandom
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Also strong contender for #WordOfTheWeekOfTheYear “protest frog”
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FALL INTO FUNDING Our Fall & Thanksgiving Sale is live — but only until November 28 at 11:59 PM ET. 50% OFF Evaluations Buy 1, Get 1 FREE No Activation Fees This isn’t just a deal — it’s your harvest. Grow your accounts, double your funding, and finish the year strong. Use
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So many words on this new episode with Maia Chao! Including COSY CRIME Go listen here, or on your podcast thingy https://t.co/fw9aPwcUZ3
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We don’t follow trends—we set them. At AEG, we’re redefining live entertainment. Join the team shaping what’s next!
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Artist Maia Chao tells us about her show "Oh", an experimental linguistic lecture performance. With Kelly Wright. Watch the episode (soon) on https://t.co/X28t9vvjqe
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A dusty bell just went ding in the Because Language office. It seems that someone bought a "Chaos Goblin" sticker! If one more person buys one, then there will be two of you. Irregardless, they're pretty great. Go see our designs. https://t.co/5XtMiu7XcN
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What's the matter with "irregardless"? It's a mashup of two great words — irrespective and regardless — that makes something way way better! If you're a linguistic chaos goblin, that is. Drawing by...
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Patrons at the Listener level can hear our new bonus episode with @caitlinmoriah ! Here's a snippet in video form. Click through and sign up. https://t.co/M622ByPj04
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God’s Unlikely Messengers One of the great truths of Scripture is that God consistently chooses the least expected people to accomplish His greatest purposes. He used Moses, who doubted himself; David, who was overlooked; and even Cyrus, a pagan king, to restore His people.
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What one thing explains the most about language? We put this question to our listeners, and to Mark Ellison @tmarke, and we got some really good answers! Come watch or listen. We'll be out on the deck. It was a bonus episode, but now it is freeeeeeee https://t.co/O0nkk6ei0C
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It's a Mailbag with @caitlinmoriah for Listener level patrons. Click through to join up or listen to a preview. • What's the optimal set of languages to learn, if you want to speak to the most people on earth? • Who is "Mason"? And more. https://t.co/vMH1gXMIx8
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We were very pleased to get the news today that the Australian National Dictionary Centre will be saved, thanks to an anonymous donation and the halt on involuntary redundancies under the Renew ANU plan. We thank everyone for their generous support through these difficult times.
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We had a great time talking with @MarthaBarnette of @wayword about her new book "Friends With Words". And she helped us with some of our toughest listener questions! It's a free episode for everyone. @AbramsPress Video: https://t.co/56FsLa5io8 Audio:
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LLMs just tell us what we want to hear. Which is wrong. It should be humans telling us what we want to hear. Our new episode with Adam Aleksic @etymology_nerd is out, and you can find it in all the places. https://t.co/MTfX7MyZoO
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Creators have to be mindful of what to say and what not to say in their content. This affects the language we're exposed to — and what we say IRL. But it's part of an old process. Adam Aleksic @etymology_nerd is the author of the new book "Algospeak". @penguinrandom
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The ANU is moving to kill the Australian National Dictionary – this is why it matters https://t.co/uGTmZY6RO3 via @ConversationEDU
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The dictionary is a living, breathing and evolving record of how language is wrapped up in who we are as Australians. It is vital we protect it.
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All patrons are invited — even free ones! — so come join us. It’s today. Can’t wait! https://t.co/x2N7uuVXFN
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I wouldn’t get up at o-dark-thirty to talk about #friendswithwords with just anybody, but of course for @becauselangpod, I’ll happily make an exception. Join us live, 6 am PT Saturday! @ABRAMSbooks
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