Linguistic Priors for Perception

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Abstract

In this commentary, we approach the topic of linguistic relativity from a predictive coding perspective. Discussing the role of “priors” in shaping perception, we argue that language creates an important set of priors for humans, which can affect how sensory information is processed and interpreted. Namely, languages create conventionalized conceptual systems for their speakers, mirroring and reinforcing what is behaviorally important in a society. As such, they create collective conceptual convergence on how to categorize the world and thus “streamline” what people rely on to guide their perception.

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Slivac, K., & Flecken, M. (2023, October 1). Linguistic Priors for Perception. Topics in Cognitive Science. John Wiley and Sons Inc. https://doi.org/10.1111/tops.12672

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