Cambridge University has a new institute dedicated to understanding extraterrestrial languages. It's about being prepared for the possibility that intelligent life exists beyond our galaxy.
Also, the dangers of being overly dramatic when talking about climate change; the link between indigenous language and health; and the researchers who say it's time for human being to wake up to the fact that it's not all about us.
Guests
Dr John Adenitire – Co-Director, Forum on Decentering the Human
Associate Professor Gerald Roche – Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University. Co-Chair, Global Coalition of Language Rights
Professor Noel Castree – Department of Society and Environment, University of technology Sydney
Professor Ian Roberts – Professor of Linguistics, Cambridge University