this conversation explores the intersection of language, economics, and technology, emphasizing the role of vernacular languages in society. it discusses how nudge economics can influence policy, the impact of technology on language use, and the potential for monetizing vernacular languages in the digital age. the conversation also highlights the importance of cultural context in language education and the challenges of ai in language translation. ultimately, it advocates for proactive engagement with technology to enhance language preservation and promote social change.00:00 weather and elections: a global perspective02:57 nudge economics: influencing change through policy05:48 language attitudes: the role of education in jamaica09:06 the impact of technology on language use11:56 monetizing language: the new economic value of jamaican creole14:57 the evolution of communication: from limited to expansive17:55 ai and language: the challenges of translation20:57 creating quality data for jamaican language tools24:01 the future of jamaican language: officialization and education35:06 the connection between language and culture37:23 creating educational materials for local contexts38:45 utilizing ai in education41:39 the evolution of language and writing46:30 the magic of language and communication52:32 the flexibility of human language58:04 the impact of writing on religious texts01:09:02 engaging with technology for social changewebsite: https://www.cecileemeke.com/substack: https://www.iamiam.global/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecileemeke/twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cecileemeke/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cecileemeke/