Language does much more than just convey information. It expresses emotions, establishes social connections, and even challenges norms. Taboo language is one of its most intriguing facets.

Parshall: But linguists are talking about pain because the words that we use to express it might actually tell us something about our shared biology and the evolution of kind of language in general.

This initiative underscores the critical role of localized language in enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience, done through the documentation of community narratives in local languages.