Steven Pinker Interview
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Renowned linguist Steven Pinker discusses concepts from his book, "The Stuff of Thought"
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Language doesn't govern morality. Morality governs language.
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exactly - and as my language, and brain is not English - I absolutely hate is when they say - Can you do me a favor? when in reality they are ordering me to do something.
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Fascinating stuff. I'd be interested to hear Pinker discuss those languages that don't distinguish transitive verbs. Got to be loads. We're pattern seeking individuals, so I can see how our sense of moral responsibility is borne out with how causative verbs are employed.
6 months ago 2
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OMG this guy is smart
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omg this man is brilliant. He reminds me of Aristotle's categories.
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@asseeninYOURDREAMS I know! I am not intimidated by him at all, hes very comforting lol!
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Pinker, you interviewed yourself. It doesn't count.
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holy pissnuggets this guy is crazy
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i feel smarter just by listening to him :D
asseeninYOURDREAMS 2 years ago 14
It would be epic if Pinker told those construction workers to straight up "shut the fuck up!" so he could do an interview.
trev616 10 months ago 5