Languages

Does language shape the way we see the world?

For

Certain words and structures influence perception.

Against

People’s views come more from experience than grammar.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Learning a language can genuinely change your personality a little because it opens up parts of you that never had words before.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • The language I speak sort of changes the filter through which I see and experience the world.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • I don't think it's the effect of a particular language - Sapir-Whorf has I think been disproved.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • The language itself is not what changes your personality.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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