Elif İsteyici's Podcast

Are you ready to explore how our languages shape our thoughts? Join Elif as she delves into this fascinating topic in her episode titled "How Language Shapes Our Thinking." Discover the incredible diversity of languages—approximately 7,000 spoken worldwide—and learn how they differ not just in sounds but also in structure and vocabulary. Did you know that language isn't just a tool for communication? It can literally influence how we perceive the world! Takeaway: Imagine if your community used cardinal directions instead of left and right—wouldn’t that change how you navigate your surroundings? Elif shares an intriguing case from the Cculateor tribe, where this unique spatial language affects their understanding of directions. This raises profound questions about how our linguistic heritage shapes our cognition. Whether you're a linguist or simply curious, this episode invites you to reflect on how the languages we speak influence the thoughts and perceptions that define us. Thanks for tuning in! Have a great day!