Open House Concepts and Women's Suffrage
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Episode 104 of I Hate Talking unpacks the real meaning of “pro and con,” tracing it back to the Latin pro et contra and the separate root contra meaning against or opposite. The hosts compare this with the earlier discussion of “convivial,” then use the language lesson as a springboard into a lively debate about open-concept houses, why they became popular, and the practical tradeoffs of living in one big shared space.
The conversation blends etymology with home design, family life, and a few conspiracy theories about builders, social norms, and even surveillance. By the end…
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