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Language is not essential for the cognitive processes that underlie thought

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fnordpiglet ◴[19 Oct 24 03:16 UTC] No.41885384[source]▶
For those who can’t and don’t think in words this is unsurprising.
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1. kjkjadksj ◴[19 Oct 24 18:29 UTC] No.41889604[source]▶
Could you imagine the impossibility of riding a bike if you had to consciously put words to every action before you did it?