👉 The term "hemitype" is a concept in the field of linguistics, psychology and cognitive science. It refers to the phenomenon where a person's thoughts or beliefs are shaped by their own experiences and emotions, rather than being directly derived from factual information or objective reality. This can be seen as a form of self-fulfilling prophecy, where the belief or thought of "me" influences what is said about "you" to some extent. For example, if someone believes that they
