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I always say, we have a unique relationship with each language, and for me, Spanish is really a language that I like to reflect and think in. I guess, it’s part of Argentinian culture to reflect on topics related to psychology and philosophy.
Knowing languages is rich because it allows you to have access to a wide variety of sources of information. A language is also a window on culture; by knowing a language, you're more able to understand how people think. It gives you perspective on the world in general. But what are the downsides? I’ve talked about that in previous episodes, but I want to specifically talk about, I guess what I could call the opportunity cost of being a polyglot.
Th title in Spanish is: ¿Ser políglota, es doloroso? - Is it painful to be a polyglot?
I always say, we have a unique relationship with each language, and for me, Spanish is really a language that I like to reflect and think in. I guess, it’s part of Argentinian culture to reflect on topics related to psychology and philosophy.
Knowing languages is rich because it allows you to have access to a wide variety of sources of information. A language is also a window on culture; by knowing a language, you're more able to understand how people think. It gives you perspective on the world in general. But what are the downsides? I’ve talked about that in previous episodes, but I want to specifically talk about, I guess what I could call the opportunity cost of being a polyglot.
Th title in Spanish is: ¿Ser políglota, es doloroso? - Is it painful to be a polyglot?