"Do they use language to seduce, charm, excite, please, affirm and tickle those they talk to? Do they? I doubt it.... Words are your birthright!... Words are free" . . . I love this
Beautifully put across and delivered. It is amazing how the use of a few descriptive words can enrich an idea. Now go and watch ex-Leyton Orient coach John Sitton's half time dressing room "gee-up" - a different range of the vernacular but equally brilliant in its own right !
"There are an estimated 7,100 languages spoken in the world, but only six are designated as official languages of the United Nations. One of these is English, and although it is the dominant lingua franca of modern times, less than 5% of the world's population are native speakers." - Based on data in The World Factbook 2013-14.
I could say I'm impressed but I did not graduate in Languages by chance hehehe, Stephen is brilliant and more people should internalize that language is our special power, no matter what "style" you're using.
I don't agree that every use of language is at the same level, if that is what he is implying. I agree with Stephen in the importance of using language for pleasing and for self pleasure, although grammar and language rules in general are there for a reason, so we can have certainty over how to interpret that message we are reading or listening. I don't think he dismiss the importance of setting rules, but the message he is giving may sound a bit confusing depending on your approach to it.
Ever wonder what your thinking would consist of if you knew no language? When my daughter majored in linguistics in college, I thought “sounds kind of useless.” Now i realize it is the most fundamental science, and begets all others.
I see Mr. Fry is not well versed in underground Hip Hop. That's aiight tho, it's probably not his "cup of tea". But I wished he knew how many hundreds of thousands of young ppl out there listen to and write exceptional lyrics over old school beats.
Important: he's talking about quality of language, but not about what language does to split nations all over the world,- that's totally different story...
Agreed...... Also people who write Your instead of You're, There instead of Their or They're blissfully unaware of the differences! I often wonder what kids are learning at school or is it that text speak has become so normal now that it will slowly and insidiously take over and swallow up the correct way of writing our language?
@@dhbassman A language is a living thing that grows and shifts and mutates in order to stay relevant and thus survive in the mouths of those who speak it. Spelling conventions are an attempt at tying language down, but sometimes language wriggles free, and so sometimes people write 'your' instead of 'you're', for example. This may look inelegant to your eyes, but it is also an entirely logical spelling, and it saves space and time. Just bear in mind that humans evolved the ability to speak, and so it is a 'natural' phenomenon in that regard. Writing is an invention - the whole thing is arbitrary, and any spelling 'convention' or grammar 'rule' are just decisions that somebody made. We tend to follow them in the name of facilitating communication and preventing misinterpretation, but if somebody does not follow them, they should not be criticised for dragging down standards - who decides on the standards anyway?
What makes us human? Perhaps the ability to understand a civilised community accept democratic decisions is what makes us human. At least I would argue that is what makes us a good human. I liked Stephen Fry a lot until he actively campaigned to overturn the democratic vote on BREXIT and suggested we impose a minority view just because it is what he wanted. This is the way that fascist dictatorships are formed - a minority claining to be 'better' than the majority and forcing everyone to ignore democracy. Disgraceful behaviour from someone who is just using his fame to promote his personal political opinion.
GOD made us human,,,,,in the beginning they was Adam and Eve thus made this possible,,, trying so hard not to bite the forbidden fruit 🍎 it’s hard now a day that these pheasant find it impossible to put down the 🍎 📱 🤷🏾♂️ give thanks to all that is,,Vibrate and marinate under the sun ☀️ and feel your soul electrify and radiate 🙏🏾
do you think god knew just how fowl it would end up. he didnt chicken out tho he still plucked up the courage, he is a pleasant fuker. i do like to have a gander at these comments, though ill probably end up with egg on my face.
glen hodson that’s we’re me and you a different I don’t see god as a guy god is me , you and everything around us energy and vibration infinite consciousness and since those guys who wear white suits in labs 🥼 🧪 🧫 devising plans to destruct the planet and make man love men and women love women so there will not be any more creating then they have won the battle for now until the consciousness of man kind vibrates on a Higher frequency and rids all those who are plotting against humanity 🤷🏾♂️ #aganda21 don’t give up you are godly you was made in his image love yourself research and live life my friend 😀
I could sit and listen to this all day - he has a way of making words flow like a stream flows over pebbles
Like a more down to earth and less hippy-esque Russel Brand who doesn't go too far with explanation.
Beautiful way to describe Steve Fry!
This is pure joy to my heart. He has the words of a poet, the delivery of an actor & the passion of.. well.. Stephen Fry.
I've listened to this many a time since it first came out. I keep showing friends, it's just beautifully done.
this is beautiful even beyond words.
If more people sounded like Stephen Fry, they'd appreciate language more.
I love Stephen for being so outspoken, frank and goddamn right 👍🥰
"Do they use language to seduce, charm, excite, please, affirm and tickle those they talk to? Do they? I doubt it.... Words are your birthright!... Words are free"
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I love this
Stephen Fry, I couldn't say it better. We are free only when our words freely express who we are, human. Thank you
So beautifully said.
Wonderfully put. Bravo!
I love this guy, even more since The Movie V, and now this BRAVO Steven
Wonderful, thank you. From São Paulo Brasil
What an amazing human!
💜💙Love him💜💙. It's the voice that does it 😀😀
So beautiful.
Beautifully put across and delivered. It is amazing how the use of a few descriptive words can enrich an idea. Now go and watch ex-Leyton Orient coach John Sitton's half time dressing room "gee-up" - a different range of the vernacular but equally brilliant in its own right !
Thank you so much! I am French but I can enjoy listening to you. It is such a pleasure...and you are right according to me.
"There are an estimated 7,100 languages spoken in the world, but only six are designated as official languages of the United Nations. One of these is English, and although it is the dominant lingua franca of modern times, less than 5% of the world's population are native speakers."
- Based on data in The World Factbook 2013-14.
MrHEC381991 The most powerful 5%. It all comes to power in the end.
As a Norwegian I have to say that this is brilliant.
gorgeous ! love him!
It feels like this should be animated into a TED Ed video... *wink* *nudge* if anyone here reading this happens to have that influence
stephen fry kinetic typography (not all same as this vid but also from Stephen fry)
He knocked it out of the park.
Well, “sod them all to Hades;” that’s sodding brilliant.
I could say I'm impressed but I did not graduate in Languages by chance hehehe, Stephen is brilliant and more people should internalize that language is our special power, no matter what "style" you're using.
"did not graduated"...
Fafner Normanko 👍🏻😉
Oh my god!!!
very surprised to see two thumbs down
I don't agree that every use of language is at the same level, if that is what he is implying. I agree with Stephen in the importance of using language for pleasing and for self pleasure, although grammar and language rules in general are there for a reason, so we can have certainty over how to interpret that message we are reading or listening. I don't think he dismiss the importance of setting rules, but the message he is giving may sound a bit confusing depending on your approach to it.
wow
Ever wonder what your thinking would consist of if you knew no language? When my daughter majored in linguistics in college, I thought “sounds kind of useless.” Now i realize it is the most fundamental science, and begets all others.
Ah, Stephen’s consonants are music.
Lol Fry corrected people on less/fewer quite a few times on QI.
What makes us humans is that we dare go against god, rest is woozies.
I see Mr. Fry is not well versed in underground Hip Hop. That's aiight tho, it's probably not his "cup of tea". But I wished he knew how many hundreds of thousands of young ppl out there listen to and write exceptional lyrics over old school beats.
What about culture?
Take THAT, Grammar Nazis! A most eloquent appeal to loosen our linguistic belts and belt out the words. Devil take the hindmost.
Important: he's talking about quality of language, but not about what language does to split nations all over the world,- that's totally different story...
The three 'Ls'. Language. Language. Language. I still hate people who write or say "Should of (sic)..."
Agreed...... Also people who write Your instead of You're, There instead of Their or They're blissfully unaware of the differences! I often wonder what kids are learning at school or is it that text speak has become so normal now that it will slowly and insidiously take over and swallow up the correct way of writing our language?
@@dhbassman I fear you've missed the point of this video.
Geooo... Where does it say I have to agree with the video?
If I did that would make us BOTH wrong!
@@dhbassman A language is a living thing that grows and shifts and mutates in order to stay relevant and thus survive in the mouths of those who speak it. Spelling conventions are an attempt at tying language down, but sometimes language wriggles free, and so sometimes people write 'your' instead of 'you're', for example. This may look inelegant to your eyes, but it is also an entirely logical spelling, and it saves space and time. Just bear in mind that humans evolved the ability to speak, and so it is a 'natural' phenomenon in that regard. Writing is an invention - the whole thing is arbitrary, and any spelling 'convention' or grammar 'rule' are just decisions that somebody made. We tend to follow them in the name of facilitating communication and preventing misinterpretation, but if somebody does not follow them, they should not be criticised for dragging down standards - who decides on the standards anyway?
wow i dont understand what he saying ..but i kinda of think its good
haha, you summed it up beautifully. But don't feel bad, looks like 90% of the people in the comments fell for his bullshit.
What makes us human?
Perhaps the ability to understand a civilised community accept democratic decisions is what makes us human. At least I would argue that is what makes us a good human. I liked Stephen Fry a lot until he actively campaigned to overturn the democratic vote on BREXIT and suggested we impose a minority view just because it is what he wanted. This is the way that fascist dictatorships are formed - a minority claining to be 'better' than the majority and forcing everyone to ignore democracy. Disgraceful behaviour from someone who is just using his fame to promote his personal political opinion.
Stephen Fry calling someone else haughty? Hm.
Love Stephen... I've always loved Stephen... but this tends to prove my theory "What makes us human?" - Cognitive Biases!
GOD made us human,,,,,in the beginning they was Adam and Eve thus made this possible,,, trying so hard not to bite the forbidden fruit 🍎 it’s hard now a day that these pheasant find it impossible to put down the 🍎 📱 🤷🏾♂️ give thanks to all that is,,Vibrate and marinate under the sun ☀️ and feel your soul electrify and radiate 🙏🏾
do you think god knew just how fowl it would end up. he didnt chicken out tho he still plucked up the courage, he is a pleasant fuker. i do like to have a gander at these comments, though ill probably end up with egg on my face.
glen hodson 🥚😀 it’s all in his Devine plan my friend.
@@jamainebrown im sure, he is a very pheasant guy im sure his plan of giving aids to babies will all work out in the end
glen hodson that’s we’re me and you a different I don’t see god as a guy god is me , you and everything around us energy and vibration infinite consciousness and since those guys who wear white suits in labs 🥼 🧪 🧫 devising plans to destruct the planet and make man love men and women love women so there will not be any more creating then they have won the battle for now until the consciousness of man kind vibrates on a Higher frequency and rids all those who are plotting against humanity 🤷🏾♂️ #aganda21 don’t give up you are godly you was made in his image love yourself research and live life my friend 😀
@@7magicnumber ... or lose a rib! Lol
Pretentious gibberish
Wordsmith, Wordsman, Humorman, Human, its Stephen Fry Thank youu
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