What Our Language Habits Reveal

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating connection between language and the human mind in this 18-minute TED talk by Steven Pinker. Delve into how our choice of words and language habits reveal deeper insights about our thoughts and unconscious communication patterns. Gain exclusive insights from Pinker's book "The Stuff of Thought" as he examines the expressive power of language and its ability to convey complex ideas. Discover how seemingly simple linguistic choices can have profound implications for understanding human cognition and social interaction.

Syllabus

Steven Pinker: What our language habits reveal

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TED

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