Published Jul 20, 2018

Radio Replay: Watch Your Mouth

Explore the transformative power of language with insights into bilingualism, the cultural loss from diminishing linguistic diversity, and the evolving nature of language. Lera Boroditsky and John McWhorter join Shankar Vedantam in an engaging discussion on how language shapes thought, influences culture, and intersects with society.

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Bilingual BenefitsThe exploration of bilingualism reveals how language shapes perception and cognitive flexibility. Lera Boroditsky discusses how speaking multiple languages influences thought processes and artistic expression.

Bilingual Benefits

Language DiversityThe topic explores the profound impact of losing linguistic diversity on cultural heritage and the importance of preserving diverse languages. It highlights how languages shape our perception of the world and the cultural richness they bring.

Language Diversity

Language EvolutionThe episode explores how language evolves and the factors driving these changes, including societal influences and personal biases. John McWhorter and Shankar Vedantam discuss the unpredictable nature of language evolution and its intersection with social class.

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Language and ThoughtLera Boroditsky, a cognitive science professor, examines how language structures influence perception and thought. She discusses the impact of grammatical gender, conceptualization of time, and agency in linguistics on our understanding of the world.

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