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Cultural Fingerprints explores the interactions between language, culture, technology, and place. Hosted by Rhea Kapur, the show features conversations with designers of urban signage in NYC; readings and analysis of folklore from around the world; interviews with language and culture experts; musings on how AI can aid in multilingual and interdisciplinary inquiry; and more.

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