Even though all humans have approximately the same set of special senses for perceiving reality (eyes, ears, noses), not all of the sensations in the environment reach our consciousness in the same way since each language filters out different parts of reality. Each language provides the speaker with a built-in filter that heightens, dims, or eliminates certain perceptions, thus determining how we perceive reality. This thesis is called the:

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The thesis described in the question is the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, which proposes that language shapes the way people think and perceive reality. It suggests that different languages can provide different ways of seeing the world and that linguistic differences can lead to differences in thought and perception. Chomsky Theory is related to the study of language acquisition, while Filter Theory, Sieve Theory, and Linguistic Strainer Hypothesis are not recognized theories in the field of linguistics.

Even Though All Humans Have Approximately the Same Set of Special