Linguistic Relativity: How Language Shapes Thought

The video explores linguistic relativity, suggesting that language shapes perception, time, memory, behavior, and self-identity. It highlights how different languages influence how we perceive objects, space, and time, and how they affect memory and responsibility. The video also discusses how language impacts behavior and personality, especially in bilinguals, and concludes with a reflection on language's role in shaping thoughts and identity.

How does linguistic relativity theory explain the relationship between language and perception?

In what ways do different languages affect our perception of time?

What are some examples of how language can shape our memories?

How might the language used in a legal context influence the outcome of a trial?

Describe how bilingual individuals may exhibit different personality traits based on the language they are speaking.

In what ways does language influence our sense of self and self-perception?

How does the Thai language incorporate the concept of 'heart' into various human traits?