The Russian Z: from military identifier to pro-war symbol

Episode 40 March 10, 2022 00:03:25
The Russian Z: from military identifier to pro-war symbol
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The Russian Z: from military identifier to pro-war symbol

Mar 10 2022 | 00:03:25

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

All language uses symbols for representation and classification, just like names. But these symbols' meaning can rapidly evolve, and the Russian Z launched during the invasion of Ukraine is a perfect example of such dynamic language significance.

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