Language: The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis: the language you speak shap…

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Did you know? The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis: the language you speak shapes how you think. The strong version ("language determines thought") is largely refuted; the weak version ("language influences attention and memory") is supported by experiments.

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis: the language you speak shapes how you think. The strong version ("language determines thought") is largely refuted; the weak version ("language influences attention and memory") is supported by experiments.

De Sapir-Whorf-hypothese: de taal die je spreekt vormt hoe je denkt. Sterke versie ("taal bepaalt denken") is grotendeels ontkracht; zwakke versie ("taal beïnvloedt aandacht en herinnering") wordt door experimenten ondersteund.

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