The power of profanity?

This episode explores the surprising potential benefits of swearing and the evolving trends in online novel titles in China. The hosts and guests discuss scientific studies showing that swearing can increase pain tolerance, boost strength, and even provide emotional relief, challenging conventional views on profanity. Against this backdrop, the conversation pivots to the cultural nuances of swearing across different languages and societies, highlighting how the offensiveness of certain words varies greatly. More significantly, the panel delves into the phenomenon of increasingly lengthy online novel titles in China, contrasting shorter, classic titles like *Douluo Continent* with modern, excessively descriptive ones. For instance, the title "After entering the cyberpunk game, I defeated the boss and climbed to the top" exemplifies this trend. The hosts posit that this shift reflects the intense competition within the booming online literature market, with longer titles serving as a marketing strategy to attract readers and editors. Ultimately, this episode reveals the multifaceted nature of language and its impact on both individual experience and broader cultural trends.