How Language Shapes Our Thoughts

Does language change how we think? This episode dives into the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and the different theories about the ways language alters our thoughts. We also discuss the men behind the theories and the languages they studied. Roxanne teaches linguistics 101 and Janine talks about how language relates to identity.

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