The fact that, globally, people's world views change much more rapidly than language is dramatic proof of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that language shapes thought and cultural perception, but rapid changes in world views not necessarily aligning with slow language evolution do not directly prove this hypothesis. Changes in world views can be influenced by many factors beyond language, such as technology, globalization, and social movements.

The Fact That, Globally, People's World Views Change Much More