Steven Pinker - The Language of Swearing (2/2)

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"The Science Reader"

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The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window Into Human Nature
with psychologist Steven Pinker
September 10, 2008
Run Time: 1 hours 02 minutes

Filmed at Warwick's in La Jolla, California.

In The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature, Pinker explores how the mind works by examining the way we use words. By looking closely at everyday speech, he paints a vivid picture of the thoughts and emotions that populate our mental lives.

Steven Pinker is Harvard College Professor and Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Until 2003, he taught in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. He conducts research on language and cognition, writes for publications such as the New York Times, Time, and Slate, and is the author of seven books...

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[hitballfootler]

This is the most hilarious yet most interesting talk I've ever seen.

[cjunk351]

I am going to have a shower now.

[paulism1984]

People think it's funny to say that when learning foreign languages that the first and important words to learn are cuss words. Yet at the same no one would agree that any foreign ambassador should be skilled in curse words.

[FIGHTFANNERD3]

@BELIALNEW shut up

[Gravija1980]

@Jestlow LOL is that a Billy Madison reference?

[Jestlow]

He called the shit poop!

[Jestlow]

"cunt vs. vagina"

[rikoiso]

Good terms been using :)

[Geniusisdead]

is there more?

[TheSuperFungus]

The constant tensing and relaxing of my diaphragm to produce sounds of mirth has stimulated my intestines into moving biosolids into a position whereby they are ready for excretion.

[BotRots]

I fucken pissed myself laughing.