What is conversation analysis and ethnomethodology?, with Saul Albert

A talk with social scientist Saul Albert (saulalbert.net) about conversation analysis — the scientific analysis of talking — and the wider field of ethnomethodology. Topics discussed: what conversation analysis (CA) is and how it's done; some of the interesting findings in CA; Saul's own research; the complexity and difficulty of communication; the role of silence in conversation; transcription/notation methods used; and more. Learn more about the show and get transcripts at⁠ ⁠behavior-podcast.com⁠⁠.