Gabe Henry
Author of the book, Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell. He discusses the history and challenges of spelling reform in the English language.
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May 19, 2025 • 51min
Ridiculous Rules of the English Language & How Infrastructure Keeps Cities Moving
Sybil Derrible, a professor of urban engineering, discusses how essential infrastructure shapes cities, from water systems to transportation networks. Gabe Henry, an author and enthusiast of English spelling reform, dives into the quirky complexities of English spelling and pronunciation that perplex both learners and native speakers. The conversation highlights failed attempts at simplifying English spellings and examines the urban dynamics of major cities, revealing how our payment methods impact financial behavior.
Apr 17, 2025 • 25min
Why isn’t ‘enough’ spelled ‘enuf’? The absurdity of English spelling
Gabe Henry, author of 'Enough is Enough,' dives into the wacky world of English spelling struggles and reform attempts. He discusses why words like 'doubt' trip us up with silent letters and the absurdity of using numbers to represent letters. Exploring historical movements for simpler spelling, Henry reveals connections to social causes like abolition. He also highlights how digital communication is reshaping our language norms, challenging whether traditional spelling rules can keep up with a world of evolving expression.
