In this episode I’m chatting about the importance of language to our identity with linguist and tech entrepreneur Jack Connor.Jack is about to embark on a trip to the Arctic where he will deposit language data from more than 500 languages into a preservation vault.We delve into the intricacies of language preservation, the impact of the internet on dialects, and the fascinating intersection between technology, language and identity.  We also discuss the urgency around saving endangered l...

The Future of You

Tracey Follows

Language Loss and Identity with Jack Connor

SEP 18, 202441 MIN
The Future of You

Language Loss and Identity with Jack Connor

SEP 18, 202441 MIN

Description

In this episode I’m chatting about the importance of language to our identity with linguist and tech entrepreneur Jack Connor.

Jack is about to embark on a trip to the Arctic where he will deposit language data from more than 500 languages into a preservation vault.

We delve into the intricacies of language preservation, the impact of the internet on dialects, and the fascinating intersection between technology, language and identity. 

We also discuss the urgency around saving endangered languages and the potential of AI to revolutionise language preservation.

Email Jack  [email protected]

Or get in touch on X  https://x.com/Jac5Connor

Endangered Languages film https://www.endangeredlanguagesfilm.com/

Tracey's book 'The Future of You: Can Your Identity Survive 21st Century Technology?' available in the UK (https://bit.ly/44ObTha) and US (https://bit.ly/3OlDxgk)

The Future of You was named Best Technology Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2023.

Find Tracey at https://www.futuremade.group/abouttracey

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