About this episode

The episode explores the influence of language in conspiracy theories, particularly in relation to the Middle East conflict and the cultural impact of swearing.

A Middle East conflict lexicon, red pills and blue pills - how the language of conspiracy theories has been influenced by The Matrix - and FFS! - why swearing is good for you

People in this episode

Host: Nicky Campbell

Topics covered

• Middle East conflict
• conspiracy theories
• language
• swearing
• society
• culture

Keywords

• Middle East
• conspiracy theories
• The Matrix
• swearing
• language
• society
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Matrix

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