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I was thinking about how in every language, the dog bark sound is expressed differently. In English you say, “Woof, woof.” In some Asian languages, they say, “Mong, mong.” To think that to someone’s ear, depending on their geography, but also their tongue, that sound is completely different, also tells you that from that worldview, perspective... See more
Sumayya Vally • New Forms of Articulation: Sumayya Vally in conversation with Esther Choi — Deem
Did you know: There are more than 7,000 spoken languages around the world? Cognitive scientist @leraboroditsky explains how language affects the way different cultures view time, direction, colors, numbers — and even logic!
What’s an interesting fact about a language you speak? Share it in the comments!... See more
tedinstagram.comTaste system has a pre-determined identity and valence. But meaning is learned. Olfactory system is only learned and assigned meaning through experience. By association you can change the meaning.