> different languages encode different thought patterns I find this so interesting and I want it to be true. The Guugu Ymithirr come to mind, whose directional

> different languages encode different thought patterns I find this so interesting and I want it to be true. The Guugu Ymithirr come to mind, whose directional prepositions are based on cardinal directions. This difference, when compared to English for example, is thought to be the main factor in why the people have such a strong "internal compass". http://nautil.us/blog/5-languages-that-could-change-the-way-you-see-the-world http://nautil.us/blog/5-languages-that-could-change-the-way-... [paywall] http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-language-shapes-thought/ http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-language-shape...