David Bellos - Who Owns This Sentence
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 313
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In this episode, writer David Bellos discusses his latest work, "Who Owns This Sentence", which provides a detailed history of copyright law by questioning who owns the meaning of a sentence when it crosses linguistic boundaries. Bellos shares anecdotes about the importance of precise language, while highlighting how accurate translation impacts business dealings globally.
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