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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: How one filler word ignited a culture war
Chapter 3: The subtle power of saying what it was like
Chapter 4: When machines talk yet don’t speak
Chapter 5: Emotional precision with a Northern California flair
Chapter 6: Why it always seems to circle back to girls
Chapter 7: How professional is overly professional
Chapter 8: The power of like to express it all
Description
Like (2025) examines the flexible cultural and linguistic power of the word “like,” tracing its evolution from slang to a versatile tool in everyday conversation. It argues that, far from being meaningless filler, “like” helps shape social connection, soften emotional expression, and add nuance to dialogue. It also highlights how the stigma around its use reflects broader societal biases against women, youth, and marginalized speech communities as a whole.
Who Should Listen
- Linguists fascinated by modern speech patterns
- Socially aware feminists challenging language-based bias
- Anyone interested in cultural shifts and trends