Sophia Smith Galer
Journalist, creator and broadcaster who researches language endangerment and is author of How to Kill a Language: Power, Resistance and the Race to Save Our Words.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 28min
Language Extinction
Sophia Smith Galer, journalist and author who researches language endangerment, shares stories from around the world. She traces family roots, explains why thousands of languages are vanishing, and outlines the patterns and pressures behind language loss. She also highlights efforts to document and revive threatened tongues and reflects on the personal toll of disappearing words.
