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#146 Barbara Tversky: Action Shapes Thought

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Mapping Spatial Awareness and Communication

This chapter delves into the connections between spatial awareness, cognitive processes, and movement, emphasizing the formation of cognitive maps in the brain. It also examines the contrast between human and non-human communication regarding abstract spatial concepts, showcasing the role of language and gestures in shaping our understanding of spatial relations.

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