Island Idylls

34 - “Look it Up!” - A Dive Into the Dictionary

Episode Summary

For those keeping track, this may be the only podcast episode on the dictionary out there! In this episode, Barry and Aaron take a break from the short story to think and talk about English dictionaries. Where did they come from, what are they, and why do they matter? Are dictionaries prescriptive--telling you what words should mean or descriptive--reflecting how we use words today? In the world of Google does anyone even need a dictionary today? Speaking of words, they begin this episode with a brief discussion of plagiarism, the stealing of someone else’s words. Take a break and enjoy a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

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