Color Perception. Is Whorf right? Do color terms affect color perception?

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The paper explores the longstanding debate between language shaping color perception versus color perception influencing language, referencing the Whorf hypothesis. It examines recent data, arguing that neither perspective—universalism nor relativity—can fully explain the relationship. Instead, it proposes a symbiotic view that incorporates elements from both sides. Additionally, the analysis reveals that Whorf's theory holds some truth, as research indicates that language influences perception primarily in the right visual field, highlighting the complexity of this interaction.