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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 Language of Emotion and Culture

This chapter delves into the limitations of verbal language in expressing emotions and how communication practices differ across cultures, particularly focusing on the Pirahã tribe. It highlights the significance of non-verbal communication, including humming and whistling, and explores how emotional connections are cultivated through these unique methods.

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