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The Fundamental Nihilism of Yanny vs. Laurel

The Fundamental Nihilism of Yanny vs. Laurel

The Fundamental Nihilism of Yanny vs. Laurel

Science, Spoken · SpokenLayer

May 18, 20185m 53s

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Show Notes

Some people heard the word “laurel” in a short audio clip that became internet-famous this week, while others heard the not-word “yanny.” This proves that we will all die alone. Thanks to some sleuthing by my colleague Louise Matsakis, people interested in following up can learn that regardless of what they heard in the clip, the person speaking was, in fact, saying the word “laurel.

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