What new or interesting facts/ideas did you learn about the nature and use of ta

What new or interesting facts/ideas did you learn about the nature and use of taboo language from the Pinker and Jay articles?
What does Pinker believe gives power to slurs as a form of taboo language (Hint: this is discussed towards the end of the article).
What role does taboo language play in your own life?
Can you situate taboo language in the context of the rest of the ideas we have discussed this semester (e.g. language as a frame, tool, lens, or spotlight, etc.)?
Typically, 1-3 paragraphs will be sufficient for your response, and formal prose is not required (though it should be written in a clear manner so I can understand it); no need to write an essay! These will be graded on a 0-3 scale, where 3 is the best score and indicates a thoughtful, clear, and engaged response that addresses every aspect of the question prompt.
Pinker (2007) https://newrepublic.com/article/63921/what-the-f