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The Linguistics of Time Are Totally Mind Bending

In English-speaking countries, the past is "behind" us and the future is still "ahead." But there's much more linguistic variety in how we talk about time... and it might actually influence how we perceive it.
Season 6 Episode 3 Length 09:49 Premiere: 03/31/26

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S6 E4 Length 08:56 Premiere Date 04/28/26

The Linguistics of Time Are Totally Mind Bending
S6 E3 Length 09:49 Premiere Date 03/31/26

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S6 E2 Length 10:11 Premiere Date 03/03/26

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S6 E1 Length 07:58 Premiere Date 02/03/26

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