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Otherwords

Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.

6 Seasons · 49 Episodes

Latest episode

Why "a Lie" is Hard to Define

Season 6 Episode 2 | 10m 11s | CC

We all know that lying is wrong, right? But trying to figure out what exactly counts as a lie is something that religions, courts and linguists have grappled with for years.

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