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Emma Byrne: Why We Swear

Episode 7 of 3

Science writer Emma Byrne argues that we should listen carefully when people swear, because they often do so for good reasons.

The science writer Emma Byrne argues that, far from tuning out, we should listen carefully when people swear, because they often do so for good reasons.

Four Thought is a series of talks which combine new ideas and personal stories. Speakers explain their latest thinking on the trends and ideas in culture and society in front of a live audience at Somerset House.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

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  • Wed 15 May 2013 20:45
  • Sun 19 May 2013 05:45

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