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How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language

The Conversation 20 May 2026 11h ago
How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language
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On your mental number line, are the numbers smaller on the left or on the right? Two comparative cognition researchers explain how culture may influence the orientation – but also may not.
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