Edward Gibson, a professor of psycholinguistics at MIT and head of the MIT Language Lab, dives deep into the fascinating world of language and cognition. He shares his journey from mathematics to mastering linguistics, stressing the relationship between syntax and meaning. The discussion navigates the intricacies of language processing in the brain, contrasting human comprehension with that of large language models. Gibson also examines how cultural contexts influence language evolution, using unique examples from Amazonian tribes to underscore this intricate connection.