Why language matters

From pain perception to our memories - word choices influence *everything*

Language matters. But why it matters? That's where things get interesting.

Drawing on research by clever linguistic folk, this post will explain how language can influence our:

• thoughts/feelings

• actions

• memories

We’ll consider its wider effects, too.

Specifically, we’ll look at how language can shape how we perceive:

• social issues

• physical space

• colour

• and… brid…