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Iona Italia interviews cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker about his new book on common knowledge and its implications.

Iona Italia talks to cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker about his new book on Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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