To conclude part two of the series we consider pragmatics, the linguistic field that deals with context and how language is used. We take a look at 'why' we have language and the subtle and not so subtle ways we communicate. We consider different types of dialects, turn taking and the power of language to shape the way we think. We then conclude the episode with a look at one of the superpowers of language, swearing.

Show Notes

The Here and Now Podcast Language Series
The Social Origins of Language – Dor D, Knight C & Lewis J.
Why We Talk – Dessalles
Language and Situation – Gregory M & Carroll S
Language as a Social Action – Holtgraves T
How to do Things with Words – John Austin
Speech Act Theory – John Austin
John Searle – Philosopher
A Simplest Systematics for the Organization of Turn Taking for Conversation – Sacks H, Schleghoff E & Jefferson G
1984 – George Orwell
Languages don’t all have the same number of terms for colors
Jocko Podcast #263 on 1984 and Newspeak
Swearing is good for you: The amazing science of bad language – Byrne E
Swearing as a response to pain – Dr. Richard Stephens
Swearing is a sign of more intelligence not less
Your cursing cortex

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