How Does Taboo is for talking | Isaiah Woelkens | TEDxHotelschoolTheHague Work?

"Taboo is for talking" helps people say things more clearly by making them think before they speak.

Imagine you're playing a game where you have to describe something without using certain words, like the game Taboo. That’s what this idea is like, but instead of playing a game, it helps grown-ups talk better in real life.

When people are trying to explain things, they might use too many big or complicated words. But if they have to avoid some words, they start using simpler ones, just like when you try to describe your favorite toy without saying its name.

Isaiah Woelkens shows that by limiting the words we can use, our brains work harder to find better ways to say what we mean. It’s like having a smaller bag of toys, you have to choose which ones are most useful.

This helps people communicate more clearly and makes conversations easier for everyone, especially kids who are still learning how to talk!