" Like a number of constructed languages, Klingon has taken on a life of its own. There are real human beings who are more or less fluent in this language, which has never been spoken outside of Star Trek fandom. Now, these brave (and nerdy) individuals will have the opportunity to add to their linguistic ranks with the news that gamified language learning app Duolingo will soon teach Klingon. Buy’ ngop! That means “great news.” Consider it lesson one. "
Klingon is the new Esperanto!
Wonderful BBC documentary on isolation.
The advantage of a long commute is that, sometimes, you get to listen to some truly inspiring stuff, such as this BBC documentary on isolation.
"Man is a social creature, so how does he cope in situations of isolation - bereft of human contact - or in situations where he or she is confined in the company of just a few individuals for long periods of time? Anahi Aradas explores the effects of isolation and confinement in a tiny community in the Antarctic, speaks to former astronauts in the US and visits a Swedish prison, where inmates are encouraged to practise yoga to help them cope."
John Oliver interviews Snowden
Said Snowden:
“Well, the good news is there’s no program named ‘the dick pic program.’ The bad news is they are still collecting everybody’s information, including your dick pics.”