686 - The 'Dilemma' Dilemma. 'Big Bang Theory" Words and Language.

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Your college essay doesn't need an extraordinary story, with Ethan Sawyer

1229. This week, we talk with Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy, about AI and college admissions essays. We look at why admissions officers told him “don’t” when it comes to AI, what he calls the “disembodied voice” of AI writing, and why he rewrote the new editions of his book ...  Show more

Why does 'Here comes he' sound so wrong?

1228. This week, we look at why "Here comes the bride" sounds right but "Here comes he" sounds wrong. Then we have an update on Zipf's law: after whales and dolphins, researchers may have found it in birdsong too.The "here comes he" segment was written by Ray Belli, a longtime po ...  Show more

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