Tim Brookes

Tim Brookes, a writer and the founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project, dives into the art of handwriting and its cultural significance. He candidly shares his journey from typewriters to the digital world, revealing the shame often associated with penmanship. Tim emphasizes the joy of writing by hand, exploring how it connects generations and preserves identity. He discusses the revival of endangered scripts, offering insights into playful and accessible methods to encourage handwriting for all.

Grant Barrett, a linguist and lexicographer at Dictionary.com, talks about the American Dialect Society's Words of the Year vote. Tim Brookes, an author and advocate for preserving writing systems, discusses World Endangered Writing Day and the importance of preserving endangered writing systems. The podcast covers topics like language variation, regional variations in soft drink names, and the historical significance of writing systems like Glagolytic and Tifuna.