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Mentioned in 9 episodes

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

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John Koenig's "The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows" is a unique collection of newly coined words that explore the complexities of human emotions.

Each word is meticulously crafted to capture subtle feelings and experiences often lacking adequate expression in the English language.

The book delves into the nuances of sadness, joy, and everything in between, offering readers a fresh perspective on the emotional spectrum.

Koenig's work has resonated with many, providing a vocabulary for feelings previously unnamed and fostering a sense of shared human experience.

The book's innovative approach to language and emotion has made it a popular and thought-provoking read.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Adam Grant
as a book containing words that brilliantly describe human experiences.
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ReThinking: The emotions you’ve felt but never named with John Koenig
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Adam Grant
as a book containing newly coined words describing human experiences.
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The emotions you’ve felt but never named with John Koenig
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Bethany Brausen
to illustrate the concept of Sonder, an emotion describing the realization that everyone has a complex life.
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University of St. Thomas Head Coach Bethany Brausen: Creating a self-governing culture, leadership myths and every person has a story
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Menka Sanghvi
as inspiration for one of the prompts in her '60 Experiments and Looking' pack.
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Ep. #276: Just Looking, with Menka Sanghvi
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Jordan Couch
as a wonderful book of words for emotions that we all experience, but don't have words for.
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Practice Smarter, Not Harder: 411 Tips for Modern Lawyers, with Jordan Couch
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Manuel Salman
im Zusammenhang mit einem Essay über seltsame und schmerzliche Gefühle.
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Laura Racky
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Christian Cunningham
while reading and discussing novel words for complex emotions from the compendium.
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John Knack
while discussing the impact of AI on creativity and the evolution of digital tools.
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Tu Okuniewska
as a source of inspiration for the episode's theme about feelings without names.
Uczucia, które nie mają nazwy (a powinny)

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