The Grammar of Your Thoughts
Did you know the way you structure a sentence can reveal your deepest cognitive patterns? Our language isn't just for communicating with others; it’s a living blueprint of our inner…
Tag: cognitive bias
The Foreign-Language Effect: Thinking Rationally
Research suggests that thinking in a second language can reduce our emotional biases and override flawed mental shortcuts. This "foreign-language effect" creates cognitive and psychological distance, forcing us into a…
Canali on Mars: The 19th-Century Mistranslation That Invented a World
This post explores how Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli's 1877 description of "canali" (channels) on Mars was translated into English as "canals," implying intelligent design. This seemingly minor linguistic slip, amplified…