Benjamin K. Bergen
Professor of cognitive science at UC San Diego and author of 'What the F? What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains and Ourselves', expert on the cultural and neurological aspects of profanity.
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Oct 8, 2020 • 23min
Profanity (with Benjamin K. Bergen)
Profanity and its evolution across generations, the power and impact of taboo words related to sex, bodily functions, and religion. Younger generations prioritize offense towards derogatory terms. Words have power to show genuine, funny, and accessible aspects of individuals, despite potential harm caused by profane language.
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