Published Sep 21, 2023
“To be a good scientist, you have to leave a little room for chance” | Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates
Bill Gates and linguist John McWhorter delve into the complexities of language, exploring the balance between randomness and order that shapes linguistic evolution, while McWhorter shares personal anecdotes about the musical album that ignited his lifelong passion for music.

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