The episode discusses a study on how the brain processes negation in language.
The episode features insights and perspectives from linguists and experts in the field of linguistics.
Anne Curzan provides a linguistic perspective on English usage rules and language change.
The episode features insights and analysis from a linguistics expert, Adam Alexic, who provides a scholarly perspective on the linguistic patterns and evolution of internet language.
Susie Dent's segment on the etymology and usage of the phrase 'corridor of uncertainty' introduces a linguistic element to the episode.
The podcast episodes provided cover a wide range of topics related to linguistics, exploring the evolution of language, the origins and development of idioms, the influence of the internet and technology on language, the role of linguistics in understanding cultural traditions and social dynamics, and the intersection of linguistics with other fields like neuroscience, education, and philosophy.
For example, the episode 'Don't steal my thunder! The history of idioms' delves into the history and origins of common idioms, while 'Do you speak Brain Rot? How the internet is changing language' examines the linguistic patterns and evolution of internet slang. The episode 'They/Them, LatinX, Rigged: The history behind three words' explores the politics and controversies surrounding certain terms, highlighting the power of language to shape reality.
Other episodes, such as 'EP 31: On the Miseducation of Our Youth' and 'V.N. Voloshinov: Philosophy of Language, Linguistics, and Ideology', intersect linguistics with topics like education, cultural studies, and Marxist theory, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of the field.