Linguistics theories debunked (partially)

Can learning a new language really change the way you see the world?

Of course this is dependent on what you mean by perception - in my case it has always changed my perception - mainly because effective communication with people who are different from me is invariably enlightening. I couldn't comment on mental mechanics though. But a good short article.

https://www.deadlanguagesociety.com/p/sapir-whorf-worst-idea-in-linguistics

#Language #Perception #Values #Insight #Linguistics

Linguistics theories debunked (partially)

Can learning a new language really change the way you see the world?

Of course this is dependent on what you mean by perception - in my case it has always changed my perception - mainly because effective communication with people who are different from me is invariably enlightening. I couldn't comment on mental mechanics though. But a good short article.

https://www.deadlanguagesociety.com/p/sapir-whorf-worst-idea-in-linguistics

#Language #Perception #Values #Insight #Linguistics

210 IQ Is Not Enough

https://taylor.town/iq-not-enough

#HackerNews #210IQ #NotEnough #Intelligence #Insight #MentalHealth #Psychology