How Does Language Shape the Way we Perceive the World?

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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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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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