As a student of linguistics I was quite looking forward to this audio. Unfortunately, I must admit I don't really get the hype.

The Ish itself isn't as interesting as it could be. Honestly, I think the premise is flawed; there's only so much you can do with a virus that erases your vocabulary, and while the audio does mention the implications multiple times we aren't really given liberty to focus on them.

A big problem I have with this story is establishing English as The Language of the future. I have never been a fan of the use of English as the default in sci-fi; I much prefer the concept of the universal translator or a "Universal Standard" conlang. English being the end-all be-all reaks of colonialism.

The story itself is fine. A little convoluted and confusing, and the ending feels pretty rushed while the middle sags. The first episode is good and I like Peri and Warren's initial interaction. The word association games are fun.