September 2016 PMID 27642191

Neurolinguistic Relativity: How Language Flexes Human Perception and Cognition.

Guillaume Thierry

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26
Peak: 2 in Feb 2019
across 4 sources since Feb 2019

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1,861,498
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several posts show curiosity about the connection between language and perception, exemplified by the question about skepticism among scholars and mentions of the publication's focus on neurolinguistic studies. The tone is inquisitive and tentative, which aligns with moderate interest and engagement levels, emphasizing exploration over firm conclusions.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions reflect a cautious curiosity, with some skepticism about the direct influence of language on thought, as shown by the question about scholarly skepticism.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate interest, primarily engaging with the conceptual implications and posing thoughtful questions rather than deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging through questions and referencing external sources, indicating an active but surface-level exploration.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of these discussions appears limited, mainly raising questions rather than advocating for or against significant change.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses the deep connection between language and human thought, emphasizing that language not only reflects but actively influences our perception and cognition.
  • It highlights findings from neurolinguistic studies that demonstrate how linguistic distinctions can impact perception, memory, and subconscious cognitive processes, suggesting a complex, interactive relationship.
  • The author advocates for a neurofunctional approach to better understand how language shapes thought, by systematically exploring the neural and functional mechanisms involved in this relationship.]

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Dr Carmen Herrero
@CarmenHerrero14 · X

Neurolinguistic Relativity: How Language Flexes Human Perception and Cognition - Thierry - 2016 - Language Learning - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/yMhhpODIee #neuroscience #languages

Feb 27, 2019 · 1 like · 3,124 followers View post →
stig
@flee · X

@ho_grammer The Future and having the tense seems to be jumping in at the very deep end of a really interesting pool. Because while the guidebook comment sounds trite, it’s prolly more complex than ‘no’ https://t.co/dpCtTPpQ8V

Sep 30, 2021 · 1 like · 67 followers View post →

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stig
@flee · X

@ho_grammer The Future and having the tense seems to be jumping in at the very deep end of a really interesting pool. Because while the guidebook comment sounds trite, it’s prolly more complex than ‘no’ https://t.co/dpCtTPpQ8V

Sep 30, 2021 · 1 like · 67 followers View post →
Anda Bayliss
@POL_Research · X

"Why is it, then, that many scholars in science, linguistics, and philosophy are skeptical of the idea that languages may go hand in hand with different ways of not only conceiving and paying attention to the world, but also holding different perceptions"? https://t.co/qkmcbocr3z

Feb 27, 2019 · 695 followers View post →
Dr Carmen Herrero
@CarmenHerrero14 · X

Neurolinguistic Relativity: How Language Flexes Human Perception and Cognition - Thierry - 2016 - Language Learning - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/yMhhpODIee #neuroscience #languages

Feb 27, 2019 · 1 like · 3,124 followers View post →