A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.
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Release the nouns! It's linguistics and comedy, science and etymology. You'd better seize the dative because the name nerd will rock your word.
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Explore the future of innovation with 'Lexicon by Interesting Engineering' – a captivating podcast that dives into the heart of groundbreaking advancements. Join us for engaging conversations with leading experts in engineering and technology. Each episode of Lexicon unravels the stories of inspiration, the mechanics of breakthroughs, and peeks into what the future holds. Discover the fascinating journey of how today's ideas are shaping tomorrow's world. https://interestingengineering.com/ne ...
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This 4th series of The Catalysts podcast accompanies the new 2nd edition of the book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon’, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 4-5 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.
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Join us as we talk to the Directors and Assistant Directors before the release of their editions. Find out why they chose the theme and what articles to look out for! Lexicon is an online medical magazine which releases editions on a quarterly basis. Go to www.lexiconin.com for more information and to read our editions and blogs.
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Breaking dawn: the solar-powered future of transportation
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In this episode, we sit down with Philipp Furler, co-CEO and co-founder of Synhelion, to discuss their groundbreaking solar fuel technology and its potential to revolutionize the transportation sector. Join us as we explore how Synhelion's DAWN plant is paving the way for a sustainable future by turning sunlight into liquid fuels compatible with ex…
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As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…
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The Startup Lexicon (2nd ed): Edge Computing, Enshitification, Fractional, Generative AI and Hallucination (in AI).
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This latest series accompanies the 2nd edition of The Startup Lexicon, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 3-4 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups. In today’s episode, we discuss what the word Lexicon itself…
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02/09/2024 Oxford New Words Doctor Organs Lens Cambridge Analytics Snog Mythology AvoidThrymr, Anaye, Knocker Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley저자 Kit Foxley
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As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts.
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From Gaza to Mars: Loay Elbasyouni's journey with NASA's Mars Helicopter
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In this episode, we sit down with Loay Elbasyouni, Senior Manager of Engine Electrical Design at Blue Origin and a former NASA engineer who helped build its incredible Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Hear about his journey from Gaza to NASA, his innovations, and the future of space exploration. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and excl…
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From data to delivery: the power of intelligent production planning
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In this episode, we sit down with Justin Newell, CEO of INFORM North America, to explore how AI-driven solutions revolutionize production planning and optimization across diverse industries. Join us as we delve into the future of intelligent operations and the critical role of data in modern manufacturing. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for …
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The Startup Lexicon (2nd ed): Anthropomorphism, Capital Call, Dry Powder, Climate Tech and Deep Tech.
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This latest series accompanies the 2nd edition of The Startup Lexicon, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 3-4 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups. In today’s episode, we discuss what the word Lexicon itself…
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In this episode, Xianbao Chen and Gao Feng join us to discuss their work on a six-legged robotic guide dog that is revolutionizing mobility for the blind, offering a scalable, affordable alternative to traditional guide dogs with cutting-edge technology. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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19/08/2024 Psycholoscopes Eggs ElementalEuropium Not A Joke Mnemonics Countries of Africa - part 2 New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley저자 Kit Foxley
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From pebbles to power: the rise of potassium silicate batteries
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In this episode, we discover how potassium silicate, an abundant earth material, is being transformed into a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, offering potential breakthroughs in performance and safety. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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Quokka: the little device set to democratize quantum computing
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In this episode, we interview Chris Ferrie, associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney and Centre for Quantum Software and Information and cofounder of the quantum computing educational startup Eigensystems. We discuss the company’s flagship quantum computer emulator, the Quokka, and its potential applications for democratizing quan…
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Working backwards from existing languages, linguists have had great success reconstructing Proto-Indo-European. Does that mean we can do the same for all language families? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…
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Countries with a majority of native speakers of Indo-European languages, countries with IE minority languages with official status and countries with IE minority languages without official status (by Brianski). Working backwards from existing languages, linguists have had great success reconstructing Proto-Indo-European. Does that mean we can do th…
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Lightening the load: How AI is helping drive the future of exoskeletons
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In this episode, we uncover the future of assistive robotics with Dr. Hao Su's AI-driven exoskeletons. These devices are designed to reduce metabolic costs and adapt to multiple locomotion activities, improving user mobility and comfort. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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Making a meal of it: how mealworms and insect protein will change the world
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In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Larouche, the scientific director at Ribozome, to discuss the challenges and potential of insect protein, detailing the benefits of mealworm farming, their environmental impact, and future applications in food and feed. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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22/07/2024 Harvey DudgeonLongest rivers Etymology Eponymous diseases Punch Up The PsalmPsalm 124: If it had not been the Lord New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley저자 Kit Foxley
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Quantum chess: Unraveling the mysteries of quasicrystals
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Felix Flicker, senior lecturer at the School of Physics, Bristol University. We delve into how his team's work using Knight's tour can lead to groundbreaking research on quasicrystals and their potential applications for catalysts, atomic adsorption, and beyond. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the bes…
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A cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com저자 John McWhorter
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A cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European.
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Making the invisible visible with terahertz imaging chips
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kenneth O., a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and the director of the Texas Analog Center of Excellence, and Dr. Wooyeol Choi, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University. We discuss their groundbreaking work on a terahertz imaging …
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Trapping the unseen: a new method to discover dark matter
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In this episode, we sit with Dr. Lucia Hackermueller and postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cooper from Nottingham University. We explore how Dr. Hackermueller, Nathan, and their team are working on an innovative way to trap and detect dark matter once and for all. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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The future of health: male contraceptives and OTC innovation
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In this episode, we sit down with Fady Boctor, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Petros Pharmaceuticals. We explore the rise of male contraceptives and Petro Pharmaceuticals' crusade to transition from prescription to over-the-counter medication. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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24/06/2024 Psycholoscopes Oranges Mnemonics Order of operations Not A Joke ElementalBohrium New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley저자 Kit Foxley
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From Titanic to Indianapolis: Curt Newport's fascinating deep-sea missions
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In this episode, we sit down with Curt Newport, a pioneering expert in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with over 4000 hours of piloting experience across the world's oceans. Throughout his fascinating career, Curt has been involved in underwater salvage operations on some of the most famous wrecks, including Air India Flight 182, the Space Shuttl…
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10/06/2024 Ministry of RightspeakFinal syllable emphasis What's Dis Monkeys and Apes Cambridge Analytics Snog Mythology AvoidMapinguari, Leshy, Tom Hickathrift Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley저자 Kit Foxley
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There are at least five defining features among hundreds of related languages from English to Hindi to Russian. And what does any of that have to do with the Hittites? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…
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The Hittite Sacred Water Temple, in what is now Konya, Turkey, consists of a large pool built on a natural water source and god and goddess figures made in relief technique on rectangular shaped rocks. There are at least five defining features among hundreds of related languages from English to Hindi to Russian. And what does any of that have to do…
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In this episode, we ask professional career coach Jeff Perry for advice on the best ways to “build a better you.” We'll explore how to find your "genius zone" and how changing your mindset can help you land the job you never thought you wanted. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.…
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Can AI Enhance Quality of Life While Upholding Ethical Standards?
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Interesting Engineering interviews Ed Watal, founder of Intellibus, an AI and big data software firm. The discussion centers on the impact of AI on quality of life and the ethical challenges it presents. Ed Tull shares his journey into AI, highlighting his work with BigParser, an ethical AI platform. He also discusses his ventures, including collab…
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Fire and ice: how cryo-milling and SPS are changing materials science
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In this episode, we explore how California Nanotechnologies is changing the world of material science with its combination of cryogenic milling and Spark Plasma Sintering. This unique combination enhances the properties of materials, making them stronger and more durable for high-performance applications in aerospace, renewable energy, and defense.…
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In this episode, we explore how Monumo is setting itself up to revolutionize the electrical motor with its Anser engineering design tool and how it will build the future of large engineering models. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.저자 Interesting Engineering
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Is AI facing a potential energy crisis and is nuclear energy the answer? We speak with Jay Jiang Yu, founder and executive chairman and James Walker, CEO and head of reactor development at NANO Nuclear Energy, to discuss how the future of AI could be driven by micro-nuclear reactors . And subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclu…
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Keenan Wyrobek is the co-founder & CTO of Zipline. The company is on a mission to build the world’s first autonomous-drone logistics system that serves all people equally. Wyrobek shares the transformative journey of creating a drone logistics system whose focus is delivering life saving medicine to the most difficult to reach places on Earth. Zipl…
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The simple verb to go quickly gets complex in just about any language and English is no exception. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com저자 John McWhorter
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The simple verb to go quickly gets complex in just about any language and English is no exception. John explains.
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29/04/2024 Psycholoscopes Quiches Mnemonics Countries of Africa - part 1 Double Platinum DiscsGreen Day - Basket Case Great Women of ScienceMae Jemison New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley저자 Kit Foxley
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Discover Unistellar's smart telescopes, designed by Laurent Marfisi to revolutionize amateur astronomy with advanced image processing and ease of use. And subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.저자 Interesting Engineering
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Dermot McKeever, CEO of Power for Planet, discusses innovative waste-to-energy technologies that transform non-recycled waste into green energy. Power for Planet's mission focuses on enabling businesses and communities to become energy independent while significantly reducing environmental footprints through local, sustainable energy solutions. For…
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Sci-fi to reality: the quest to harness solar power from space
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John Bucknell and Dr. Edward Tate of Virtus Solis explores how their company is transforming energy access with space-based solar power, providing continuous, efficient, and global energy solutions that promise a sustainable future. To get the best of engineering in your inbox daily subscribe to your favorite newsletters: https://interestingenginee…
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The science behind Wi-Fi motion sensing with Dr. Taj Manku
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We take Wi-Fi for granted but join us as Dr. Taj Manku shares the science and his expert insights on the technology and how motion sensing are reshaping connectivity, security, and IoT, highlighting the blend of AI and RF technology for innovative applications. Be sure to subscribe to our mechanical newsletter to get all the latest in the technolog…
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How SqUID bots are taking over warehouse logistics with Gili Ovadia
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Gili Ovadia discusses BionicHIVE's innovative approach to warehouse automation with their Squid robots. These autonomous machines combine human intelligence with robotic efficiency to optimize supply chains. Equipped with advanced AI and adaptable to any environment, Squid robots improve productivity and storage capacity, representing a significant…
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Voice of the future: offline AI communication with Emmanuel Chaligné
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Emmanuel Chaligné, COO of Vivoka, joins our conversation on the transformative power of voice AI technology, aiming to revolutionize human-machine interaction. From empowering frontline workers with hands-free efficiency to enhancing consumer electronics with voice commands, Vivoka's mission is to make voice interaction universal and offline as a r…
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