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Mispronouncing Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran
13:37 - 21:09 (07:31)
The guest discusses the importance of properly pronouncing the names of countries and the potential harm caused by mispronunciations, particularly in the context of recent events in Afghanistan.
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The speaker talks about their accidental friendship with young men in Uzbekistan during their research trip in the State Archives, and how these young men already have lived in multiple countries and spoke several languages.
13:37 - 15:01 (01:23)
Uzbekistan
Summary
The speaker talks about their accidental friendship with young men in Uzbekistan during their research trip in the State Archives, and how these young men already have lived in multiple countries and spoke several languages. The podcast host also gives a brief geographical context of the surrounding countries.
ChapterMispronouncing Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran
Episode#244 – Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The mispronunciation of countries and names can be jarring, especially during times of pain and conflict, and can contribute to further hurt and misunderstandings.
15:01 - 21:09 (06:08)
Communication
Summary
The mispronunciation of countries and names can be jarring, especially during times of pain and conflict, and can contribute to further hurt and misunderstandings.