History
Station:
PBS (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2021-03-24
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Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human
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S5E10 - The Subliminal Messages in Brand Names
Explains how linguists use sounds and patterns (phonetic symbolism) in names like Coca-Cola (CV-CV rhythm) or Febreze (soft sounds) to influence perception, revealing how marketing taps into deep-seated linguistic tricks to make brands memorable and convey qualities like luxury or lightness, drawing on ideas from ancient philosophers like Plato.
Air Date: 28 Oct 2025 11:00 (CDT)
S2025E10 - The Subliminal Messages in Brand Names
Air Date: 28 Oct 2025 11:00 (CDT)
S6E1 - How K-Pop Is Changing Multiple Languages
Air Date: 03 Feb 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S6E2 - Why "a Lie" is Hard to Define
Air Date: 03 Mar 2026 11:00 (CDT)