How Does Language Shape the Way we Perceive the World? | November 2022

Episode 268 November 30, 2022 00:11:24
How Does Language Shape the Way we Perceive the World? | November 2022
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How Does Language Shape the Way we Perceive the World? | November 2022

Nov 30 2022 | 00:11:24

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis is usually reserved for introductory college linguistics courses — but the debate surrounding it is an undeniably fascinating conversation for language professionals as well. 

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