Perception and language are so finely intertwined. The
person with finer perception would have longer descriptions for things and
would try to improve on vocabulary. Our language also denotes our persistent
perceptions. If I use the word “I” everyday 100 times, that means I perceive
this “I” word experience that many times too. My choice of words determines my
personality, interests, passions, what matters to me, meaning etc. We all have
the same basic senses, but language adds whole new layers of concepts. It is
connecting engine among humans. Each human has a language (verbal) module and
we convey and receive information through this. It’s like a router. Language and memory are also totally
connected. We convert our experiences into language symbolism to encode them in
memory. It is the descriptive layer of memory that allows us to be selective in
our focus, differentiate, categorize etc.
Verbal communication is abstract in a sense because its
empty and it only points to direct experiences. A group of words put together
can help us empathize and relive old memories too. Words do not convey the
exact direct experiences but they still come pretty close for a plethora of
things. At a very high level, we give meaning to each of the words (sounds) we
hear. Language and art are the only tools I have for sharing my experience of
life.
The tricky part is that every person interprets words
according to his/her experience. So you can never be sure of being perfectly
understood. If two people have a very advanced vocabulary and fine perception
and interest, they could reach great heights. That is what I am attempting to
seek - A level of communication and connection far beyond the bourgeoisie,
mundane. Language also determines the level of intimacy between 2 people.
Deeper, finer, richer the language, better the expression power, better is the
richness of the communication, leading to profound connection.
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