Language is more than words

Psychologist Steven Pinker has been thinking a lot about the words we use, and the way we use them. He argues that language doesn't simply convey messages, but provides a window into our thoughts, emotions, and social relationships.

Guests

• Steven Pinker: The Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of "The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature."

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Resources

• About Steven Pinker