Nicole Holliday
Acting Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of California-Berkeley. Expert in linguistic variation and social identity, and the impact of speech technologies on inequality.
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May 25, 2025 • 51min
209. Four Letter Words: Serving C-bomb
Nicole Holliday, an acting associate professor of linguistics at UC Berkeley, and Kelly Elizabeth Wright, an assistant professor at UW-Madison, delve into the controversial C-word. They explain how it has evolved from being a strong swear to a term of empowerment within queer communities, particularly in ballroom culture. The conversation explores its acceptance in digital spaces like TikTok and its implications for female identity and language reclamation. The hosts uncover the complexities of language, culture, and social power through humor and insightful analysis.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h
Linguists Versus 'AI' Speech Analysis (with Nicole Holliday), 2025.03.17
Nicole Holliday, Acting Associate Professor of Linguistics at UC Berkeley, dives into the world of AI speech analysis tools. She critiques their ability to measure communication and emotions, revealing them as ineffective 'bossware' with little real insight. The conversation explores ethical concerns around privacy, especially for neurodivergent individuals, and discusses the mystification of language inherent in these technologies. Holliday highlights the potential biases in AI tools and the psychological impact of rating metrics like filler words on individuals during meetings.
