Language
A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of language.
Video playlists about Language
Talks for people who love words
As Wittgenstein wrote, "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." Watch talks by linguists, data analysts and word nerds.
How language changes over time
Language isn’t set in stone. It changes all the time -- and in turn, our language changes us. These talks explore how new words come to be.
Fascinating history
Be transported through the centuries with these talks for your inner (and outer) history buff.
Talks on ancient languages
Take a step back in time and discover the history of humanity’s most fundamental building block.
Talks about Language
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The curious, three-person committee in Iceland that approves and rejects baby names
Icelanders’ extreme efforts to keep their language pure extends to what people can call their newborns, but the days of these official name-keepers appear to be numbered. Jóhann...