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Open lecture "Language and structure of consciousness" by Boldyrev Nikolay Nikolaevich

The Role of Language in Consciousness Language plays a crucial role in shaping our consciousness and perception of the world. It helps us understand how we perceive, reflect, and react to the physical and social environment around us.

Structure of Consciousness Consciousness is structured by individual experiences that correspond to personal knowledge. This structure allows for categorization, conceptualization, and effective problem-solving based on integrated knowledge.

Cognition and Language Cognitive processes rely on language for structuring information. The systematic nature of language enables efficient processing of new information through categorization and integration into existing structures within consciousness.

Knowledge Representation Through Language 'Structured' or 'organized' knowledge is essential for meaningful understanding. Unstructured or poorly-structured consciousness leads to ineffective perception, interpretation, decision-making processes.

Conceptualization & Categorization Conceptualizing involves merging ideas into units called concepts; these are then categorized according to their relevance within specific domains.

Systematic Thinking & Problem-Solving 'Structured' thinking facilitates logical reasoning while solving problems effectively by integrating various elements with clear connections between them.

Cognitive System and Readiness The structure of the world ensures our cognitive system's readiness to act in a specific direction, influencing behavior in various situations such as entering a lecture hall or shopping at a store.

Transformation of Information into Knowledge Without this readiness, processing information into knowledge is impossible. This transformation assigns personal meaning to information and relates it to individual experiences.

Language as Structuring Tool Language plays a crucial role in structuring consciousness by forming linguistic representations that shape conceptualization processes and categorize knowledge about the world through cognitive schemas.

Influence of Language on Perception 'Yazik' serves as an intermediary between human consciousness and external reality. It influences cognition by activating corresponding concepts based on language usage during communication.

Formation of Linguistic Worldview Through everyday communication, language shapes individuals' linguistic worldview by creating mental models representing collective and individual cognitive schemes.

Language and Consciousness The formation of meaning in language is influenced by the imposition of consciousness during linguistic activities, such as reading books, watching movies, and oral communication. Excessive borrowing of foreign words threatens national identity.

Socialization Process Language models are linked to the process of human socialization and define hierarchical roles within society. The use of grammatical structures reflects societal functions like leadership and management.

Cognitive Functions Cognitive processes play a significant role in justifying corresponding actions related to career goals, financial gains, leisure activities, academic achievements, inventions patents etc., shaping individual cognitive dependencies.

Linguistic Structures 'Complex sentences' may not always be necessary; simpler sentence structures can effectively convey meanings without loss or distortion. Syntax plays a crucial role in information perception through language.

Misconceptions about Language Common misconceptions include underestimating the capacity for using one's full potential when learning new languages or acquiring knowledge outside one's field.