Stephen Fry - What Makes Us Human

Watch the first part of the video.

• What makes us human according to Stephen Fry?
• Why does he compare language to geology or archeology? 
• What upsets him?
• What does he think about language pedants?

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Watch the second part of the video.

• What is the difference between language and other skills?
• What does he mean when he says "dinosaurs"? 
• What is his advice to all language users?

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