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Indigenous language and perception
Indigenous language and perception
Indigenous language and perception
Sunday 1st September 2019
Uncover how Indigenous Australian languages influence views on self, kinship, and nature in 'All In The Mind'.
29 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Language and Perception: The Indigenous Australian Perspective
Language is the key to complexity and to our ways of thinking about the world. Language is training your mind, because it's training you to form these concepts about the world, which is the first way we reason about the world.
Ever thought about how the language you speak shapes your view of the world? In this episode of 'All In The Mind', Nick Evans from The Australian National University and Professor Pat Dudgeon from The University of Western Australia take you on a fascinating journey through Indigenous Australian languages. These languages offer a unique lens through which to understand concepts of self, kinship, and the natural world.
For instance, did you know that some Aboriginal languages don't have a word for 'safety'? Or that they use kinship terms to describe animals and plants? It's a whole different way of seeing the world. Pat Dudgeon also shares her research on Aboriginal cognition and memory, and discusses her efforts to create mental health services that are culturally relevant for Indigenous Australians. If you're curious about how language can shape thought and perception, this episode is a must-listen.