We communicate with each other in all sorts of ways, spoken and unspoken. In this hour, TED speakers reflect on how our words and methods of communication affect us, more than you might expect.

1. John McWhorter: Is Texting Actually Advancing Language?

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2. Mark Pagel: Does Language Bring Us Together Or Pull Us Apart?

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3. Phuc Tran: Does The Subjunctive Have A Dark Side?

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4. Mark Forsyth: How Does History Change The Meaning Of Words?

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5. Amy Cuddy: Does Body Language Shape Who You Are?

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