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The Language of Simplification
14:40 - 19:40 (04:59)
Linguist Sonja Lang invented Toki Pona, a language with only about 50 words. The idea behind the language is to simplify speech and in turn, one's thoughts, leading to a more peaceful state of mind.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the idea that emotions are not necessarily real, but rather fleeting.
14:40 - 16:19 (01:38)
Relationships
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the idea that emotions are not necessarily real, but rather fleeting. They explore how this concept affects relationships and whether or not it should be embraced.
ChapterThe Language of Simplification
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Linguist Sonja Lang used her expertise to invent Toki Pona, a language that intentionally uses just 50 words to help simplify thoughts and promote peace of mind.
16:19 - 19:40 (03:21)
Language
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Linguist Sonja Lang used her expertise to invent Toki Pona, a language that intentionally uses just 50 words to help simplify thoughts and promote peace of mind. Meanwhile, the global prevalence of English as a second language actually makes "bad English" the world's number one language.