The Power of Gestures

Gestures, the movements made with our hands while we speak, may hold more significance than we realize. Susan Golden-Medo, a psychology professor at the University of Chicago, discovered that even deaf children who are not taught sign language developed their own hand language through gestures that resembled actual language. This led her to question the role and importance of gestures in communication. It turns out that our hands can convey additional information beyond our spoken words, and they provide insights into our thoughts, beliefs, and intentions. By understanding and leveraging gestures, we can potentially improve communication, express our deepest thoughts, and enhance learning.