Dr. Anastasia Giannakidou, a professor of linguistics at the University of Chicago, joins Lexie to discuss how the movie “Arrival” is really quite accurate in its portrayal of linguistic theory, the benefits of bilingualism, which language between Modern and Ancient Greek is more important to learn now, and how to keep dying languages alive. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com!  

Originally recorded May 27, 2021.

Learn more about Dr. Giannakidou: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/anastasia-giannakidou 

Check out Dr. Giannakidou's most recent book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/truth-and-veridicality-in-grammar-and-thought-anastasia-giannakidou/1137907672

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