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The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin

The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin

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1004. This week, Karen Yin, author of "The Conscious Style Guide," discusses the concept of conscious language and its importance in promoting equity and respect. We explore the differences between conscious language and political correctness, the evolution of the singular "they," and how to navigate language change. Karen also shares insights on addressing language mishaps, the importance of context in language use, and how to approach controversial terms and phrases.

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The English Language is being destroyed by leaps & bounds . . .

Jul 18th

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The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin

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