Megan Reynolds
Writer and editor and author of 'Like, A History of the World's Most Hated and Misunderstood Word'.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 58min
A History of Like
Megan C. Reynolds, Dwell editor and author of Like: A History of the World’s Most Hated (and Misunderstood) Word, joins to trace 'like' from 1600s records to today. She explains quotative uses, hedging and approximation. They tackle gendered criticism, prescriptive policing of speech, and why the backlash says more about power than intelligence.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 11min
Like, Get Over It Already
Megan Reynolds, a writer and editor known for her book 'Like, A History of the World's Most Hated and Misunderstood Word,' dives into the unexpected power of 'like.' She explores how this often-disparaged word serves as a tool for empathy and emotional nuance. With a focus on its historical context and gender biases, Reynolds highlights 'like's' evolution in modern communication, particularly among teenagers. Listen in to discover how this misunderstood filler word enriches conversations and storytelling in profound ways.
