How Does Language Shape Our Perception of Time and Space?

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The discussion explores how language influences the perception of time and space, examining various conceptual frameworks and examples. It touches on theoretical implications and personal interpretations rather than established conclusions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that language affects perception in complex ways, using examples like spatial orientation and personification of days.
  • Another participant questions the positioning of a friend within a space-time framework, hinting at a more technical understanding of time and space.
  • There is a humorous reference to the location of keys, which may imply a playful take on memory and perception.
  • One participant acknowledges a shared reference to a media source, indicating a common interest in the topic.
  • Another participant makes a light-hearted comment about quantum physics and memory, suggesting a mix-up between concepts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views and interpretations regarding the relationship between language, perception, and concepts of time and space. There is no consensus on the implications or correctness of the ideas presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various frameworks and examples without fully resolving the implications of language on perception. Some assumptions about the nature of time and space remain unexamined.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in linguistics, cognitive science, philosophy of language, and the intersection of language with perception may find this discussion relevant.

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Is time up, down, ahead, behind?

language affects perception, agent, view and practice in far more ways than people generally understand.

Your friend is not to your left, but rather he is to your North-East and has a vector.
Monday is a man.
I didn't break my arm. My arm broke.

See http://www.abc.net.au/tv/bigideas/stories/2011/04/26/3200654.htm" by Lera Boroditsky.

Cause and convention turned on its head.
 
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But where is my friend on the appropriate space-time world line?
 
Drakkith said:
But where is my friend on the appropriate space-time world line?

And where are my keys?
 
ahh someone watched.. :biggrin:
 
lisab said:
And where are my keys?

Quantum physics say they might be in your car. Or not. Oh wait, that isn't quantum physics, that's my bad memory.
 

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