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Profanity (with Benjamin K. Bergen)

Taboo Science

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Exploring the history and impact of a word that is often misunderstood as a racial slur, but actually means 'stingy'. The discussion delves into societal perceptions, linguistic perspectives, and real-life consequences of using this word.

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