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How Learning a New Language Rewires Your Brain—Lessons from the Pirahã Tribe | Daniel Everett : 1258

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Is the Way You Speak Limiting How You Think?

For years, scientists debated how language shapes the brain, but new research reveals it goes far beyond communication. Some languages lack numbers, grammar, or even complex sentences—yet their speakers navigate reality in ways that defy expectations.

In this mind-bending episode, linguist Daniel Everett, known for challenging Noam Chomsky’s theories, shares how his time with the Pirahã people reshaped our understanding of language, cognition, and even consciousness.

If language rewires thought, what happens when AI starts using it? Can a machine truly think? And what if whales, with their massive brains, have a language of their own?

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The hidden power of language—why learning a new one literally reshapes your brain

• The Piraha people’s mind-blowing approach to communication and what it reveals about human thought

• Can AI truly “think” in language, or is it just an advanced mimic?

• How your environment affects memory, navigation, and cognitive function

• The psychedelic connection to language evolution—could altered states have unlocked speech?

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• Puori | Visit https://puori.com/dave and use code DAVE for 20% off.

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Resources:

• Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/

• Dan Everett’s Website: https://daneverettbooks.com/

• 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025

• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com

• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com

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Content provided by Dave Asprey. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dave Asprey or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Is the Way You Speak Limiting How You Think?

For years, scientists debated how language shapes the brain, but new research reveals it goes far beyond communication. Some languages lack numbers, grammar, or even complex sentences—yet their speakers navigate reality in ways that defy expectations.

In this mind-bending episode, linguist Daniel Everett, known for challenging Noam Chomsky’s theories, shares how his time with the Pirahã people reshaped our understanding of language, cognition, and even consciousness.

If language rewires thought, what happens when AI starts using it? Can a machine truly think? And what if whales, with their massive brains, have a language of their own?

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The hidden power of language—why learning a new one literally reshapes your brain

• The Piraha people’s mind-blowing approach to communication and what it reveals about human thought

• Can AI truly “think” in language, or is it just an advanced mimic?

• How your environment affects memory, navigation, and cognitive function

• The psychedelic connection to language evolution—could altered states have unlocked speech?

SPONSORS

• Puori | Visit https://puori.com/dave and use code DAVE for 20% off.

• BON CHARGE | Go to https://boncharge.com and use code DAVE for 15% off.

Resources:

• Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/

• Dan Everett’s Website: https://daneverettbooks.com/

• 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025

• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com

• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com

• Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey

• Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com

• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com

• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com

• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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