Shit You Don't Learn in School

49. The Hidden Power of Language

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Feb 19, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Trevor Noah's Language Survival

  • Trevor Noah used language fluency to navigate racial divides in apartheid South Africa.
  • Speaking multiple languages let him change how others perceived his race and helped him survive.
INSIGHT

Words Shape Emotions

  • Words carry emotional weight that can alter your mental state instantly.
  • Language penetrates emotions deeply unlike most other forms of communication.
INSIGHT

Words Simplify Complex Experiences

  • Words serve as symbols simplifying complex, nuanced experiences in life.
  • Language evolves as societies encounter new frequent experiences needing concise expression.
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