Ben Percifield
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Ben Percifield
@benpercifield
"The internet, then, makes language change faster because it leads to more weak ties: you can remain aware of people you don't see anymore, and you can get to know people who you never would have met otherwise." p.39
The strong form of the theory is called linguistic determinism and says that language determines thoughts.
The weak form is called linguistic relativity and says that language influences thought.
This is a presentation on the book, just the tip of the iceberg if you're interested in more :)
"Studies found the messages overall have been getting more complex over time."
p.58