EPISODE · Aug 14, 2016 · 11 MIN

Episode 7: Digital

from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast

Today's episode begins a short mini-series that explores the origins of technology-themed words. Although digital technology didn't permeate our culture until the twentieth century, the word 'digital' has ancient roots. Originally, it simply referred to … our fingers and toes!

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