My guest today is acclaimed psychologist and longtime Stanford University professor Barbara Tversky who calls on her nearly 50 years in the field of cognitive psychology for an in-depth discussion about how our minds work. We discuss the Nine Laws of Cognition, why action shapes thought, how the language we use changes what we think, tactics to communicate better on Zoom, why she dove into the work of Leonardo da Vinci, when to use charts and when to avoid them, the importance of perspective taking, learned knowledge vs. earned knowledge, and so much more. -- Want even more? Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: https://fs.blog/membership/ Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish

Cognitive psychologist Barbara Tversky discusses the importance of gestures in communication, highlighting how they aid in understanding and memory recall. She explores the challenges of virtual communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for effective changes in video conferencing platforms. The podcast also delves into the role of movement and space in cognition, emphasizing the power of visual communication in government roles for improved citizen understanding.

Barbara Tversky and Sam Harris discuss the evolution of mind before language, the importance of imitation and gesture, mirror neurons, sense of direction, natural categories, and cognitive trade-offs in a captivating exploration of how space and motion shape our thoughts.