How Your Mother Tongue Messes with Your Mind

Spela upp

 Ever feel like you're a slightly different person when speaking English? Like your thoughts flow differently, your reactions shift, or even your sense of self adapts? You're not imagining it. In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating ways language shapes our perception, memory, and attention—sometimes in ways we don’t even realize. We explore the infamous Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, the myths and truths about linguistic relativity, and real-world experiments proving that the language you speak can subtly rewire your brain. From why Russian speakers see blue differently to how some languages force you to track direction like a human GPS, we’ll uncover how language isn’t just a tool—it’s a lens that nudges how we see the world. And if you're living in a second language? That lens might just be shifting your reality. Tune in to rethink the way language shapes thought—and, ultimately, how it shapes you.