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2024-12-19

  Struggling with AI: Job loss, energy use, and more, with Christopher Penn

1040. The downsides of AI bother me a lot — job loss, energy use, and the content tsunami. But I also think it's critically important to understand what this technology can do and how it's likely to change the way we work and live. In this Grammarpaloo... 		  Mignon Fogarty, Christopher Penn author
2024-12-17

  Why people say 'I mean ...' Missing pronouns. Cat-tracted.

1039. People are saying "I mean" more lately, and we explain what it ... means! Plus, we look at why people leave out pronouns at the beginning of sentences such as "Ordering pizza!"The "I mean" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of l... 		  Valerie Fridland, Mignon Fogarty, Karen Lunde author
2024-12-12

  Why the new CMOS is yellow. Pandemic collectors editions. And more

1038. Chicago Manual of Style editors Mary Laur and Russell Harper dish on the changes they wanted in CMOS that didn't make it in, why the stylebook is bright yellow, and how a printing problem during the pandemic led to some rare editions of the manua... 		  Mignon Fogarty, Mary Laur, Russell Harper author
2024-12-10

  Positive 'anymore.' 'Wreaked' or 'wrought'? Seat of your pants. Pecan pie.

1037. This week, we answer a few questions that have popped up from previous episodes: What's up with the "positive anymore"? What is havoc? Is it wreaked or wrought? And more!🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat.🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn... 		  Mignon Fogarty, Neal Whitman author
2024-12-05

  Making your own dictionary, with Erin McKean

1036. Erin McKean runs an entire online dictionary with the goal of having ALL the English words. But Wordnik is not only huge, it's also filled with delightful quirks. Hear how Erin manages this one-woman show and how you can get in on the fun — by ad... 		  Erin McKean, Mignon Fogarty author
2024-12-03

  Good first sentences. The language of 'Gladiator II.' Bear barber.

1035. This week, we look at famous and amazing first sentences in novels to understand what makes them so compelling, and then we look at the interesting origin of "gladiator" and other words from Roman times.🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsA... 		  Camilla Nelson, Samantha Enslen author
2024-11-26

  How to write about trademarks. Why we say 'thank you.'

1034. First, we look at how writers should use trademarked terms like "Kleenex" and "Google," including when to capitalize them and how to avoid legal pitfalls. Then, we look at the way the word "thank" evolved alongside changing social conventions — w... 		  Mignon Fogarty, Inc. author
2024-11-21

  Why one creative agency changed its stance on AI

1033. Last year, Dragonfly Editorial had a "no AI" policy, but since then, they've been experimenting with the technology, and the policy has become more nuanced. President Samantha Enslen joins us to talk about what changed, what's working and what is... 		  Samantha Enslen, Mignon Fogarty author
2024-11-19

  Why children learn languages faster than adults. Are band names singular or plural?

1032. First, we explore why children pick up languages faster than adults. You’ll learn about the critical period when young brains are best at learning, why kids often learn two languages at once, and what makes it harder for adults. Then, we tackle t... 		  Mignon Fogarty author
2024-11-14

  'Beer' words in the OED, with Fiona McPherson

1031. This week, Fiona McPherson from the Oxford English Dictionary talks about the latest “beer” words added to the OED, from “boozeroo” to “beerage.” We discuss how these words are chosen, the fascinating history behind them, and why some have surpri... 		  Fiona McPherson, Mignon Fogarty author