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Rafael E. Núñez
Professor of Cognitive Science at UC San Diego specializing in embodied cognition, numerical cognition, and the cognitive foundations of mathematics; author of Where Mathematics Comes From.
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Oct 17, 2025
• 48min
#1164 Rafael Núñez: Embodied Cognition, Time, Space, and Mathematics
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In this engaging discussion, Rafael Núñez, a Cognitive Science Professor at UC San Diego, delves into the fascinating world of embodied cognition. He explains how our minds process time and space using bodily experiences and gestures. Núñez highlights cultural differences in conceptualizing time, revealing how languages shape our understanding. He also explores the development of numerical cognition, emphasizing the role of cultural practices in shaping mathematical concepts. Overall, this conversation unravels the interplay between our physical existence and cognitive processes.
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