The Mystery of Accents and the Dangerous Habit of Rumination
This episode of Something You Should Know explores the psychology of accents and the science of rumination, revealing how both shape identity and mental well-being. Linguist Erik Singer explains why everyone has an accent and how social perception distorts our understanding of 'neutral'
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