285 - What Do You Mean? - Celeste Kidd (rebroadcast)
You Are Not So Smart
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Understanding Semantic Variability and Concept Alignment
The chapter explores the challenges of communication, revealing how differences in mental models lead to misunderstandings. It discusses research on concept alignment using examples like penguins, emphasizing how contextual factors influence categorization. The episode highlights the complexity of semantic cognition and the variability in how individuals interpret and represent concepts, shedding light on the impact of semantic disagreements on communication and understanding.
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