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How Learning a New Language Rewires Your Brain—Lessons from the Pirahã Tribe | Daniel Everett : 1258

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

CHAPTER

The Linguistic Lens: Language, Cognition, and Culture

This chapter explores the profound impact of language on cognition, memory, and perception, particularly within hunter-gatherer societies like the Pirahã tribe. It discusses how oral traditions strengthen cultural memory and sheds light on unique navigational methods shaped by linguistic frameworks. The dialogue also touches on the philosophical implications of language in understanding realities, deception, and the complexities of communication across species.

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