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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Unironically, language dictates how we think.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Wasn't that disproven

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

It was. And it is called Sapir–Whorf hypothesis.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

So if you're bilingual or speak more languages you have to cast a vote every time you make a decision?

What am I having for dinner?

Hot dog - screams your English speaking part

¡Tacos! - says the brain from your mother's side

No, curry! - comes your dad's side of the brain

Gagh, petahq - who knew? Seems like you're 5% Klingon

Omelette au fromage - that's the part that stayed on Reddit for too long

Voting results: I think I'm fasting tonight