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How Improvisation Created Language and Changed the World

Intelligence Squared

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The Dynamic Nature of Language Growth

This chapter explores the individualized experience of language development, challenging the idea of a uniform linguistic ability among people. It discusses the evolving nature of language, influenced by personal encounters and technology, while tackling concerns about dialectal variations and the impact of globalization. The dialogue advocates for embracing linguistic diversity and understanding the sociocultural factors that shape our communication.

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