In this fascinating and intellectually rich episode of The J Report, Host Jayesh Gangan is joined by acclaimed linguist and award-winning author Peggy Mohan for a deep-dive into the evolution of languages, the Aryan Invasion Theory, the language politics of India, and the future of communication in an age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Peggy Mohan, author of Wanderers, Kings, Merchants and an expert in linguistics, language evolution, and cultural identity, shares thought-provoking insights on how languages are born, how they adapt, how they divide societies—and how they die. From Sanskrit and Prakrit to English and AI-generated speech, this episode takes you on a journey through language, identity, migration, history, and future technology.
Topics covered in this episode include:
1️⃣ The Evolution of Indian Languages
How Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, and English evolved and co-existed across centuries of migration, colonization, and power shifts.
2️⃣ Aryan Invasion Theory vs Aryan Migration Debate
Peggy Mohan breaks down the controversial Aryan Invasion Theory and explains the linguistic and genetic evidence shaping this ongoing debate.
3️⃣ Why Do Languages Die?
Understand the cultural, political, and economic reasons why languages become extinct and what it means for global diversity.
4️⃣ Language Politics in India
Why do language wars happen in India? From Hindi vs. regional languages to the politics of linguistic identity and representation.
5️⃣ The Role of AI in Language Evolution
Will Artificial Intelligence help preserve dying languages or accelerate their extinction? How AI-driven translation and communication tools are reshaping the way we speak.
6️⃣ The Future of Indian Linguistics
Can India maintain its linguistic diversity in a globalized, digital-first world? Or are we heading toward linguistic homogenization?
7️⃣ Peggy Mohan’s Personal Journey & Research
From Trinidad to Delhi, linguistics to music, Peggy shares how her unique multicultural background shaped her view of languages and identity.
🔔 Must-Watch Episode
This episode of The J Report is a must-watch for linguists, students, researchers, and anyone interested in history, culture, and the power of language. From ancient migration to digital disruption, this conversation offers a rare lens into the hidden forces that shape how we speak—and who we are.
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Chapters
00:00 - Trailer
02:14 - Intro
03:20 - Jayesh Gangan x Peggy Mohan
03:50 - How Languages Evolve in India
15:14 - Decoding the Indus Valley Script
19:17 - From Indus Civilization to Sanskrit
22:05 - Aryan Migration: What DNA Tells Us
27:33 - How Sanskrit Changed Structurally
34:10 - Can a Language Change in One Generation?
37:02 - Hybrid Languages: India & the World
40:02 - Diglossia: Why We Speak Differently
43:20 - Sanskrit vs Prakrit: A Misunderstood Divide
46:20 - Was Sanskrit Ever a Living Language?
49:05 - The Silent Death of Languages
49:41 - English & the Loss of Indian Identity
51:45 - Language Faultlines in Modern India
54:12 - English: India's New Sanskrit?
58:39 - Aryan Invasion: Real or Fabricated?
01:02:36 - Can AI Bring Back Dead Languages?
01:06:32 - How Our Brain Switches Between Tongues
01:12:16 - Are We Repeating the 12th Century?
01:31:05 - What Language Will We Speak in 100 Years?
01:33:00 - Sign Off
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