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Ep28 "Does your language shape your thinking?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Does Language Shape Our Perception?

This chapter explores the concept of whether language shapes thinking and perception. It discusses the historical debate surrounding this idea and introduces the Sapier Worf hypothesis. The chapter delves into specific examples, such as different ways languages divide the color spectrum and how it affects color perception, as well as how language influences the representation of time.

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