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This week, we turn to an expert who tromps the wilds of wordlessness. Lulu\u2019s young son. In this essay, originally published for The Paris Review under the title \u201cThe Eleventh Word,\u201d Lulu explores what is lost with the gaining of language. And how, in a very odd way, a fear of confusion and the unknown may begin with the advent of words. The Radiolab sound team brings this piece to life with original music, and at one point the words melt right out of the air.\nSupport Radiolab by becoming a member\xa0of The Lab\xa0today.\nRadiolab is on YouTube! Catch up with new episodes and hear classics from our archive. Plus, find other cool things we did in the past \u2014 like miniseries, music videos, short films and animations, behind-the-scenes features, Radiolab live shows, and more. Take a look, explore and subscribe!