

Language, Race, and the Woke Religion | Peter Boghossian & John McWhorter
Aug 22, 2023
Bestselling author John McWhorter, a linguistics professor, and Peter Boghossian discuss various interesting topics including different cultural values in language, the concept of ostention in human language, the changing definition of words, attempting to change society's values, admiration for someone's knowledge and intellectual abilities, mixed feelings about living in New York City, redefined terms, power, and influence in racism, and the influence of English descent accents in the southern hemisphere.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Different Cultural Values in Language
01:47 • 18min
The Concept of Ostention in Human Language
19:17 • 20min
The Changing Definition of Words
39:36 • 18min
Attempting to Change Society's Values
57:30 • 7min
Admiration for Someone's Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities
01:04:35 • 2min
Mixed Feelings About Living in New York City
01:06:08 • 5min
Redefined Terms, Power, and Influence in Racism
01:11:01 • 3min
Influence of English Descent Accents in the Southern Hemisphere
01:14:11 • 9min