The Dissenter

#972 Susan Goldin-Meadow: Thinking with Your Hands

Jul 26, 2024
Susan Goldin-Meadow, a leading researcher in language development, shares her insights into the power of gestures in communication and learning. She discusses how gestures facilitate complex ideas and enhance memory in children, even among those who are deaf or blind. The conversation touches on unconscious biases expressed through gestures and how home signs evolve into formal sign languages. Goldin-Meadow also explores the impact of online learning on our ability to communicate through gestures, shedding light on their vital role in shaping thoughts.
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