Archive - Human(e) Language

Communication challenges for non-profit organisations: A conversation with Faye Treffry

About communication in a non-profit environment, avoiding communication fatigue and using storytelling to engage the general public in nature…

Jul 8 •

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May 2025

Building human-first tech and language as a force for good: A conversation with Jamie Brown

About building What3Words in 60+ languages, Jamie's personal journey into linguistics and using language as a force for good

May 28 •

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Could generative AI tools be ruining your writing skills?

On cognitive offloading, critical thinking and losing your unique voice

May 15 •

April 2025

Language, writing and storytelling: A conversation with Rin Hamburgh

About language and language learning, the importance of foundational writing skills and how to use storytelling to enhance non-fiction writing

Apr 24 •

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Bilingualism protects against cognitive decline

But who counts as bilingual? And is it still worth learning a new language as an adult?

Apr 4 •

March 2025

A story of collaboration

How volunteers translated New Zealand's founding document into 30 languages

Mar 23 •

Human(e) Language: What's that all about then?

A quick intro to why I started this Substack

Mar 21 •

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