I Learned Nothing

ILN EP 98: Noam Chomsky


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Pat was feeling underdetermined so Ben shoves his face in the revolutionary linguistic theories of America’s Grumpiest Old Man Noam Chomsky. Dude’s been in the news since been pimpin not only because of his sharply critical view of American foreign policy but also for developing the theory of Universal Grammar, which looks to explain how humans acquire language so quickly and effortlessly. He also doesn’t trust the government or the media, not to mention the insidious influence of corporate power, which he refers to as “private tyrannies” holding our country hostage. What a crazy ol’ kook! Join the DSA!

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