Language, Brain and Body: Dialogues with Manuel de Vega and Adolfo García
Much has been said about the relationship between language and the brain, but what about the role of the body in this equation? Would language be the same if our bodies were different? By answering these questions, we begin to weave our embodied (and not just brain-based!) vision of language.
The links between language, the brain, and the body begin in childhood. The movements and gestures that surround us, as well as those we make from birth, lay the physical foundation upon which language is built. Adolfo and Manolo tell us about several key aspects of this relationship.
Much has been said about the relationship between language and the brain, but what about the role of the body in this equation? Would language be the same if our bodies were different? By answering these questions, we begin to weave our embodied (and not just brain-based!) vision of language.
Language has repercussions throughout our bodies. Adolfo and Manolo show us that we move, in part, according to the words that surround us.
Tell me how you move and I'll tell you how you understand. In this episode, we continue to unravel the physical aspects of language with the help of athletes, video games, and other tools.
Words affect our mood. They can move us, gladden us, and depress us. What mechanisms are involved in these effects? Manolo and Adolfo reveal the emotional side of language.
The connections between the brain and body are strained differently depending on whether we speak our native language or a foreign one. Adolfo and Manolo explain the embodied story of bilingualism.
What happens in the brain and body when we hear the word 'no'? In this short video, Manolo and Adolfo delve into the secrets of negation.
Neuro-hackers of language. In this short video, we explain how brain stimulation modulates the relationship between the body and words.
Understanding the links between language, the brain, and the body helps us rethink educational practices. A must-see dialogue between Adolfo and Manolo.
The embodied mechanisms of language offer a window into brain health. Manolo and Adolfo discuss the clinical implications of their research.
Why study the links between language, body, and brain? Why even do science? Adolfo and Manolo close the cycle with insightful answers.