The surprising pattern behind color names around the world

Why it was recommended

there is a pretty well done video by Vox on how color names are influenced by culture

RecommendationJeremy1026 · Original2024-09

What it covers

Vox explains the Berlin and Kay research showing that languages around the world tend to invent color words in the same order. It walks through the hierarchy and the debate. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Vox

Length

6 min 46 sec

Year

2017

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