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Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

114: Bye Bye I Love You (with Michael Erard)

Mar 25, 2025
01:56:29

First words and last words get a lot of attention. But how did words get to have such a place of prominence? What would we see if we focused on interaction instead? A new book looks at words, gestures, and silence at the beginning and end of life. Daniel has a chat with the author of Bye Bye I Love You, Dr Michael Erard.

Timestamps

  • Cold open: 0:00
  • Intros: 1:05
  • News: 6:59
  • Related or Not: 35;54
  • Interview with Michael Erard: 47:56
  • Words of the Week: 1:33:32
  • Comment: 1:45:46 
  • The Reads: 1:49:43
  • Outtake: 1:56:01

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