In our first ever episode we explore the question of how language influences thought. But does it? Well, our expert on the matter Guillaume Thierry believes that it does. And in this video he will tell you all about the experiment that he conducted, which proves it best!

The Age of Humans

Episode 1: Linguistic relativity (Guillaume Thierry's Chinese time perception experiment)

Intercultural communication. It sounds normal, right? But the relationship between culture and communication is a bit unclear for some. What was first? The egg or the chicken? The culture or the communication?

Episode 2: Culture and Communication - Independent or Interdependent

Music, food, customs, traditions, dance, language, and many more form a culture. The list can keep going, but new cultures can be overwhelming. That's why the cultural shocks. So? What do we do with all the information?

Episode 2: How to Process the Cultural Input

When was the last time you made a joke? Would it be funny in other languages? What makes sense of humour specific to a culture? So many questions. Let's figure it out.

Episode 2: Sense of Humour

OK, we talk about communication between different cultures, but did you know that emotion can be a determinant factor in distinguishing them? Some people are more affective, others rather neutral. And we bet you might have noticed that in your everyday interactions. But why?

Episode 2: Affective vs Neutral Cultures 

Learning how to communicate is a life-long process. Learning a language can take years, especially when you haven't done it before. But what about learning a culture? Tom is sharing some tips on how to do it.