Sam

Guy Deutscher lays out the best arguments for linguistic relativity (relative to the time of publication 2010) and I feel for me they fall flat, I've read much on the subject including some of the research papers cited in this book. While I do not contend that language plays no role in effecting our thought I believe the way in which it is exemplified leaves more to be wanting. I think the fact that the actual difference is not described for many of the experiments on color in the last chapter feels like we are being kept in darkness so we accept the difference is relevant to a great extent. I think the information presented in this book would be better suited had Guy revealed the actual objective metrics instead just saying what metrics exist (ie give the actual difference in reaction time rather than just saying there was a difference in reaction time).

There isn't much to say about this book that hasn't already been said. I think it is an interesting read which can make you think about how we as people make decisions. That being said I recently heard someone say this book says we should never rely on intuition and I feel like that's the incorrect reading. I feel like at large the book is just trying to show that there is a way we look at instinct which is flawed and offers a better way of looking at it. So what should you take away from this book? That we should be more aware of where intuition comes from and what affects it.

Was very confused that halfway through the book I ended up being in a narrative in Utah. I think it was a good start and I look forward to reading more Sherlock books