1. "Language and Thought: Communication & Cognition" 2. "Words Shape Worlds: Language's Influence on Thought" 3. "The Power of Language: Shaping Perceptions & Understanding" 4. "Language as a Len

Sure, I'd be happy to help with that. Unfortunately, you didn't paste the actual text from the article in your message. If you could please provide the text or the main points from it, I can then proceed to discuss the most important issues raised and how they relate to the ways in which language shapes and reflects our thinking. However, based on a general understanding of the topic of "Language and the self", there are core concepts that often come up in discussions regarding how language influences and reflects individual thought. Here are some of the central ideas you might consider: 1. **Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis (Linguistic Relativity and Determinism)**: This theory posits that the structure of a language affects its speakers' worldview or cognition. Strong views (linguistic determinism) suggest that language determines thoughts and limits cognitive categories, whereas weaker views (linguistic relativity) propose that language influences thought and cultural norms. An important study in this area includes the different ways languages encode colors and how that affects perception. 2. **Language and Identity**: Language is not merely a tool for communication. It is intrinsic to the expression of one's identity. Dialects, sociolects, and code-switching are ways people navigate and reflect social identities within different contexts. 3. **Language, Power, and Ideology**: The way language is used often reflects and reinforces power dynamics and societal structures. For example, the use of gendered language can reinforce existing gender roles and biases. 4. **Metaphor and Thought**: According to scholars like George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, metaphors are deeply embedded in our language and thought processes, shaping how we perceive and engage with the world. For instance, conceptual metaphors like "argument is war" reflect a combative approach to discourse. 5. **Language and Memory**: The language we speak can shape how we remember events. Some studies have shown that bilingual individuals may recall events differently based on the language they are using. Once you provide the specific details of the text from The Conversation, I can better tailor the discussion to address and integrate those points.