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“There may be no more-radioactive term in the English language than what we now almost always refer to as the 'n-word' - itself a coy means of linguistic sidestepping that is a sign of how perilous it is to utter the thing in full, even in conversations about language.”

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Jeffrey Kluger
Jeffrey Kluger

Jeffrey Kluger is an American writer born in 1954. He is known for his in-depth reporting on science, technology, and cultural phenomena, and has won numerous awards for his work. Kluger has served as an editor and columnist for several prominent media outlets, including Time magazine and Scientific American. His writing style is characterized by clarity, wit, and insight. more

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