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Apr 2023
1h 33m

Valerie Fridland: The Amazing and Um, Co...

Guy Kawasaki
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Have you ever thought about how language shapes our world? Linguistics expert Valerie Fridland breaks down the complexities of language and reveals how it reflects our identity and culture. Listen to her insights on Remarkable People podcast now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no ... Show More
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