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Question for ChatGPT: Who are the top linguists currently working as
journalists?

[Begin reply from ChatGPT]
There are many linguists who work as journalists, but some notable ones include:

John McWhorter, an American linguist who is a regular contributor to
outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and CNN. He is known
for his expertise in language change, African American English, and
the history of English.

Ben Zimmer, an American lexicographer and linguist who writes
frequently on language-related topics for The New York Times, The Wall
Street Journal, and The Atlantic. He is also a language commentator
for CNN and the executive producer of the Visual Thesaurus and
Vocabulary.com.

Geoff Nunberg, an American linguist who is a regular commentator on
language and usage issues for National Public Radio's "Fresh Air"
program and a contributor to the New York Times Magazine and the New
York Review of Books.

Steven Pinker, a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist,
and popular science author, who writes frequently for publications
such as The New York Times, Time, and The Guardian. He is known for
his work on language acquisition and the psychology of language.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other linguists who
work as journalists, covering a wide range of topics in the field of
linguistics.
[End reply from ChatGPT]

Question for ChatGPT: Can you name some experts who research the
provenance of quotations?

[Begin reply from ChatGPT]
Some experts who research the provenance of quotations include:

Nigel Rees, a British author, broadcaster, and quotation expert, who
has written several books on the subject, including "Brewer's Famous
Quotations" and "Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable."

Garson O'Toole, an American researcher who runs the website Quote
Investigator, which examines the origins of popular quotations and
phrases.

Fred R. Shapiro, an American legal scholar and editor of "The Yale
Book of Quotations," which is a collection of well-known quotes and
their provenance.

Michael Quinion, a British etymologist, lexicographer and author, who
runs the website World Wide Words, which examines the origins and
meanings of words and phrases.

Mardy Grothe, an American author and speaker who has written several
books on the subject of quotations and wordplay, including "Viva la
Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits
and Wordsmiths" and "Ifferisms: An Anthology of Aphorisms That Begin
with the Word 'If'."

These experts use a variety of methods to research the provenance of
quotations, such as analyzing historical documents, interviewing
experts in related fields, and using online databases and resources.
[End reply from ChatGPT]

Garson

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