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Podcast: Creole Explained
Episode: Louisiana Creole: Dying by Idealism & Natural Causes
Description: In this episode, I discuss how I take a realistic approach to my work, which can sometimes put me at odds with colleagues who take a more "idealistic," romanticized approach. Realism attracts me as a scientist because of its objectivity. I go by the evidence, not the feelings.
One unfortunate evidence-based opinion is Louisiana Creole is dying and is currently functioning dead.
I eventually talk about the bigotry in the community. Some Creoles have dismissed me even from professional groups because I have different views than they do. This is odd to me because it...