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Language is not essential for the cognitive processes that underlie thought
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17 Oct 24 12:10 UTC
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fnordpiglet
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19 Oct 24 03:16 UTC
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For those who can’t and don’t think in words this is unsurprising.
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neom
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How would someone think in words? You mean the words in the pictures or...?
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vivekd
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I think in words. For me during thought there is a literal voice in my putting my thoughts into words.
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BarryMilo
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Are there really people who don't know about inner monologues?
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IAmGraydon
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I think it's more likely that they lack the awareness to recognize it.
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