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182. Siblings of Chaos

The Allusionist

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Word Meanings and Affection

The speakers discuss the changing meanings of words like 'silly' and 'nice', exploring how they have shifted from positive to negative and back again in different contexts. They also touch on the dangers of affection and discuss underlying morals associated with technology.

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