Gestures can counteract subtle stereotypes introduced by language
This week I discuss the growth of science communication in linguistics, plus how simple gestures can counteract subtle linguistic biases.

This week I discuss the growth of science communication in linguistics, plus how simple gestures can counteract subtle linguistic biases.
Some strategies for educating people about linguistics
Also this week: The long-lost Chinese typewriter that changed modern computing, plus why AI doesn’t work in bars. Here’s what happened this week in language and linguistics.
Pidgins, creoles, and mixed languages
Do languages get simpler over time? Could they get more complex?