Echoes of Meaning
Echoes of Meaning
Podcast Description
Echoes of Meaning is an ongoing philosophical conversation about the world of language, translation, and interpreting. Hosted by Camila Sabogal Gómez, a linguist and media producer, the podcast explores how language shapes diplomacy, technology, and human connection.
This is a show for those who see language not merely as words, but as a force that constructs realities, influences decisions, and bridges cultures.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into topics surrounding language, translation, and interpreting, with episodes exploring themes like the influence of language on diplomacy, the emotional aspects of interpretation, and the impact of technology on human communication. For instance, the premiere episode discusses interpreting as a nuanced human act with insights from former diplomatic interpreter Lefteris Kafatos.
Echoes of Meaning is an ongoing philosophical conversation about the world of language, translation, and interpreting. Hosted by Camila Sabogal Gómez, a linguist and media producer, the podcast explores how language shapes diplomacy, technology, and human connection.
This is a show for those who see language not merely as words, but as a force that constructs realities, influences decisions, and bridges cultures.
In this premiere episode of Echoes of Meaning, Camila Sabogal speaks with Lefteris Kafatos — former diplomatic interpreter and cultural bridge-builder — about the unseen complexity of interpreting, and the value of the human craft. Or simply, the craft, if you will.
They explore how interpreting goes far beyond language fluency — it requires cultural sensitivity, emotional resilience, and rigorous technique. Lefteris reflects on the shift from CAT to HAT tools, the overlooked importance of self-care, and the lack of public advocacy for linguistic labor. Together, they ask what’s lost when machines take over meaning, and how language professionals can reclaim the narrative.
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