CONSPIRACIES in localization - a Friday Chat (feat. Adam Asnes and listener call-in)

“Impressed by the level of inadequacy shared around the world these days, we have taken it upon ourselves to make our very own collection of myths and beliefs about the translation and localization industry.” - Nimdzi Insights
The Language Industry Conspiracy Chart, first published by Nimdzi Insights in 2022, is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at some of the commonly held beliefs/misconceptions in the language industry and attempts to categorize them based on their distance from reality.

Needless to say, such a publication was not without controversy. Thankfully, our guest today, Adam Asnes, has never been afraid of ruffling a few feathers.

Join Tucker and Adam as we discuss some of our favorite (and most despised) “conspiracy theories” in the language services industry, and how we would recommend typically responding when you hear them.
About Nimdzi Live:

There is a shadow industry driving the growth of ALL global brands: Localization. Let’s talk globalization, localization, translation, interpretation, language, and culture, with an emphasis on how it affects your business, whether you have a scrappy start-up or are working in a top global brand.

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Music used in this stream is fully licensed by Nimdzi Insights:
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Grifting in Vegas (Kit and the Calltones): Adobe Stock License ASLC-1212CF4A-72A527808F
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Way out of sight: ASLC-12AFE8AA-7C4063CA04
Get Up and Get Up: ASLC-12AFE8F6-C367C2DA8E
Real Stuff: ASLC-12AFE922-DA2CAF25FF
Beauty Funky: ASLC-12AFE95F-A5D43CB15F
Spanish Rumba: ASLC-12AFE9EB-02CE1C7C30