A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.
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Release the nouns! It's linguistics and comedy, science and etymology. You'd better seize the dative because the name nerd will rock your word.
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Explore the future of innovation with 'Lexicon by Interesting Engineering' – a captivating podcast that dives into the heart of groundbreaking advancements. Join us for engaging conversations with leading experts in engineering and technology. Each episode of Lexicon unravels the stories of inspiration, the mechanics of breakthroughs, and peeks into what the future holds. Discover the fascinating journey of how today's ideas are shaping tomorrow's world. https://interestingengineering.com/ne ...
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This 4th series of The Catalysts podcast accompanies the new 2nd edition of the book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon’, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 4-5 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.
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Join us as we talk to the Directors and Assistant Directors before the release of their editions. Find out why they chose the theme and what articles to look out for! Lexicon is an online medical magazine which releases editions on a quarterly basis. Go to www.lexiconin.com for more information and to read our editions and blogs.
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Join us as we sit down with Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora, Executive Vice President of Research at Tecnológico de Monterrey and newly appointed President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). In this podcast, we explore how his vision for resilient infrastructure, rooted in sustainability, equity, and mental health, is shaping the future of e…
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28/10/2024 Oxford New Words Plants of Interest Cogongrass Not A Joke ElementalChromium Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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This latest series accompanies the 2nd edition of The Startup Lexicon, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 3-4 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups. In today’s episode, we discuss the terms TAM/SAM/SOM, 2 and…
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It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comتوسط John McWhorter
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Today, we sit down with Andry Rakotomalala, a cybersecurity and compliance expert, to explore how GRC—governance, risk, and compliance—helps organizations protect data, mitigate risks, and adapt to an evolving cybersecurity landscape. Also, check out our educational platform, IE Academy.توسط Interesting Engineering
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Today, we sit down with Shichao Ding, a postdoctoral researcher at UC San Diego, to explore how his team’s innovative electronic finger wrap. This innovative device is set to revolutionize health monitoring by analyzing biomarkers in fingertip sweat while generating power—all without invasive procedures. Also, check out our educational platform, IE…
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It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains.
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14/10/2024 Psycholoscopes Coal combustion waste products Mnemonics Kilo Mega Giga, Milli Micro Nano Punch Up The Psalm Psalm 115: Not unto us, O Lord New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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Today, we sit down with Professor Pietro Valdastri from the University of Leeds, a leader in robotics and autonomous systems, to discuss his groundbreaking work on soft, vine-like robots with magnetic steering. These innovative robots are poised to revolutionize cancer diagnosis and treatment by navigating the deepest parts of the human body, offer…
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Today, we sit down with Marco Barber Salvat, an AI and user behavior expert, to explore how generative AI is transforming business development for startups, from automating tasks to enhancing user experience. Also, check out our subscription plans to discover Interesting Engineering’s premium features.…
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30/09/2024 Ministry of Rightspeak Vowel digraphs What's Dis Blue whale, Sperm whale The Zoddiac Towerer, Concerto, Monocle, Octopod, Devotee, Peloton, Reveler, Hegemon Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode of Lexicon, we are joined by Professor Cesar de la Fuente from Penn Engineering. He is a pioneer in using molecular de-extinction and deep learning to tackle antibiotic resistance. His cutting-edge research uncovers life-saving antibiotics from extinct organisms, offering a glimpse into the future of biomedical science. Before our n…
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The Startup Lexicon (2nd ed): Definitions I-S: (Iteration, LLM, Stochastic Parrot, Quantum Computing & Stealth Mode).
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This latest series accompanies the 2nd edition of The Startup Lexicon, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 3-4 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups. In today’s episode, we discuss the terms Iteration, LLM, St…
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In this episode, we sit down with Klas Tybrandt, professor of materials science at Linköping University, to discuss his team’s innovative use of gold nanowires in soft neural implants and their potential to transform medical treatments. Also, make sure to check out our subscription plans to discover Interesting Engineering’s premium features.…
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16/09/2024 Harvey DudgeonBritish universities Etymology Odd and Even Great Women of ScienceChien-Shiung Wu New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we sit down with Philipp Furler, co-CEO and co-founder of Synhelion, to discuss their groundbreaking solar fuel technology and its potential to revolutionize the transportation sector. Join us as we explore how Synhelion's DAWN plant is paving the way for a sustainable future by turning sunlight into liquid fuels compatible with ex…
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As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…
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As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts.
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The Startup Lexicon (2nd ed): Definitions E-H: (Edge Computing, Enshitification, Fractional, Generative AI and Hallucination (in AI)).
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This latest series accompanies the 2nd edition of The Startup Lexicon, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 3-4 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups. In today’s episode, we discuss the terms Edge Computing, En…
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In this episode, we sit down with Loay Elbasyouni, Senior Manager of Engine Electrical Design at Blue Origin and a former NASA engineer who helped build its incredible Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Hear about his journey from Gaza to NASA, his innovations, and the future of space exploration. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and excl…
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02/09/2024 Oxford New Words Doctor Organs Lens Cambridge Analytics Snog Mythology AvoidThrymr, Anaye, Knocker Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we sit down with Justin Newell, CEO of INFORM North America, to explore how AI-driven solutions revolutionize production planning and optimization across diverse industries. Join us as we delve into the future of intelligent operations and the critical role of data in modern manufacturing. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for …
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The Startup Lexicon (2nd ed): Definitions A-D (Anthropomorphism, Capital Call, Dry Powder, Climate Tech and Deep Tech).
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This latest series accompanies the 2nd edition of The Startup Lexicon, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 3-4 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups. In today’s episode, we discuss what the word Lexicon itself…
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In this episode, Xianbao Chen and Gao Feng join us to discuss their work on a six-legged robotic guide dog that is revolutionizing mobility for the blind, offering a scalable, affordable alternative to traditional guide dogs with cutting-edge technology. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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19/08/2024 Psycholoscopes Eggs ElementalEuropium Not A Joke Mnemonics Countries of Africa - part 2 New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we discover how potassium silicate, an abundant earth material, is being transformed into a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, offering potential breakthroughs in performance and safety. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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In this episode, we interview Chris Ferrie, associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney and Centre for Quantum Software and Information and cofounder of the quantum computing educational startup Eigensystems. We discuss the company’s flagship quantum computer emulator, the Quokka, and its potential applications for democratizing quan…
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05/08/2024 What's Dis Peach Nectarine Apricot Ministry of RightspeakBinomial synonyms Wonder Where I Am Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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Working backwards from existing languages, linguists have had great success reconstructing Proto-Indo-European. Does that mean we can do the same for all language families? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…
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Countries with a majority of native speakers of Indo-European languages, countries with IE minority languages with official status and countries with IE minority languages without official status (by Brianski). Working backwards from existing languages, linguists have had great success reconstructing Proto-Indo-European. Does that mean we can do th…
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In this episode, we uncover the future of assistive robotics with Dr. Hao Su's AI-driven exoskeletons. These devices are designed to reduce metabolic costs and adapt to multiple locomotion activities, improving user mobility and comfort. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Larouche, the scientific director at Ribozome, to discuss the challenges and potential of insect protein, detailing the benefits of mealworm farming, their environmental impact, and future applications in food and feed. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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22/07/2024 Harvey DudgeonLongest rivers Etymology Eponymous diseases Punch Up The PsalmPsalm 124: If it had not been the Lord New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Felix Flicker, senior lecturer at the School of Physics, Bristol University. We delve into how his team's work using Knight's tour can lead to groundbreaking research on quasicrystals and their potential applications for catalysts, atomic adsorption, and beyond. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the bes…
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A cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comتوسط John McWhorter
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A cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European.
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kenneth O., a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and the director of the Texas Analog Center of Excellence, and Dr. Wooyeol Choi, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University. We discuss their groundbreaking work on a terahertz imaging …
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08/07/2024 Oxford New Words Plants of Interest Pitcher Plants Double Platinum DiscsShania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much Great Women of ScienceLaura Bassi Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we sit with Dr. Lucia Hackermueller and postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cooper from Nottingham University. We explore how Dr. Hackermueller, Nathan, and their team are working on an innovative way to trap and detect dark matter once and for all. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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In this episode, we sit down with Fady Boctor, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Petros Pharmaceuticals. We explore the rise of male contraceptives and Petro Pharmaceuticals' crusade to transition from prescription to over-the-counter medication. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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24/06/2024 Psycholoscopes Oranges Mnemonics Order of operations Not A Joke ElementalBohrium New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we sit down with Curt Newport, a pioneering expert in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with over 4000 hours of piloting experience across the world's oceans. Throughout his fascinating career, Curt has been involved in underwater salvage operations on some of the most famous wrecks, including Air India Flight 182, the Space Shuttl…
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10/06/2024 Ministry of RightspeakFinal syllable emphasis What's Dis Monkeys and Apes Cambridge Analytics Snog Mythology AvoidMapinguari, Leshy, Tom Hickathrift Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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There are at least five defining features among hundreds of related languages from English to Hindi to Russian. And what does any of that have to do with the Hittites? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…
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The Hittite Sacred Water Temple, in what is now Konya, Turkey, consists of a large pool built on a natural water source and god and goddess figures made in relief technique on rectangular shaped rocks. There are at least five defining features among hundreds of related languages from English to Hindi to Russian. And what does any of that have to do…
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In this episode, we ask professional career coach Jeff Perry for advice on the best ways to “build a better you.” We'll explore how to find your "genius zone" and how changing your mindset can help you land the job you never thought you wanted. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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Interesting Engineering interviews Ed Watal, founder of Intellibus, an AI and big data software firm. The discussion centers on the impact of AI on quality of life and the ethical challenges it presents. Ed Tull shares his journey into AI, highlighting his work with BigParser, an ethical AI platform. He also discusses his ventures, including collab…
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In this episode, we explore how California Nanotechnologies is changing the world of material science with its combination of cryogenic milling and Spark Plasma Sintering. This unique combination enhances the properties of materials, making them stronger and more durable for high-performance applications in aerospace, renewable energy, and defense.…
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27/05/2024 Harvey Dudgeon Snow White Etymology Chess Wonder Where I Am New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we explore how Monumo is setting itself up to revolutionize the electrical motor with its Anser engineering design tool and how it will build the future of large engineering models. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.توسط Interesting Engineering
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