Summary: <p>This week, we turn to an expert who tromps the wilds of wordlessness. Lulu’s young son. In this essay, originally published for <em>The</em> <em>Paris Review</em> under the title “<a href="https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2020/10/05/the-eleventh-word/">The Eleventh Word</a>,” 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 <em>Radiolab</em> sound team brings this piece to life with original music, and at one point the words melt right out of the air.</p> <p><em>Support Radiolab by becoming a member of <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/membership">The Lab</a> today.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaum_fMDGgFQCmKHUBPq_xg">Radiolab is on YouTube!</a> Catch up with new episodes and hear classics from our archive. Plus, find other cool things we did in the past — like miniseries, music videos, short films and animations, behind-the-scenes features, Radiolab live shows, and more. Take a look, explore and subscribe!</p>
