540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think
Freakonomics Radio
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The Purpose and Context of Swearing in Different Settings and Situations
Adolescence is a critical period for vocabulary development./nSwearing serves different purposes for different individuals and situations./nSwearing can express anger, disgust, humor, bonding, and defiance of societal rules./nThe question of why we curse is complex and subjective./nHumans have the unique ability to express emotions abstractly with words.
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