Counting Without Numbers

In a previous blog I described the news of a language without numbers. Apparently according to further studies languages without counting numbers do not deprive the human mind of the ability to count, and people are still able to work with numbers. To what extent or how this is measured is puzzling. I question how a study can be done to accurately divine whether or not numbers are an innate human function that do not require language or fingers and toe communication. If I say bring me a handful or something equal to the fingers of the hand there is still use of language and commonality of respective numbered objects to get the job done. I'm wondering how the study worked.

The article describes the communication barrier between counting words and the problems it present. I still however find the idea dubious in that these direct claims are trying to perhaps become the antithesis to the Saphir-Worf Hypothesis. I'm one to believe that this hypothesis is altogether asserting a small deal of truth. I would also imagine that counting words up to at least 20 have some form of existence if not in the traditional Western fashion that there are either names or ways to describe the human body. Numbers are innate in the sense that you either have or do not have.

Still very interesting research with a very daring conclusion from what is found. You can read the entire article at New Scientist.