How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky | TED Talk

This TED Talk by Lera Boroditsky, “How language shapes the way we think,” explores the idea of whether the language we speak influences the way we think. She starts by explaining the ability of humans to transmit complicated thoughts using language. We learn that there are about 7,000 languages spoken in the world, and they differ from each other in terms of sound, vocabulary and structures. Boroditsky discusses scientific research on this topic, citing examples such as the Kuuk Thaayorre people in Australia, who use cardinal directions instead of left and right. This insightful TED Talk on communication sheds light on the idea that the language we speak shapes our perception of reality.