The Fundamental Nihilism of Yanny vs. Laurel

Published: May 18, 2018, 5:34 p.m.

b'Some people heard the word \\u201claurel\\u201d in a short audio clip that became internet-famous this week, while others heard the not-word \\u201cyanny.\\u201d This proves that we will all die alone. Thanks to some sleuthing by my colleague Louise Matsakis, people interested in following up can learn that regardless of what they heard in the clip, the person speaking was, in fact, saying the word \\u201claurel.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'