Understanding Beyond Words

Language can transcend traditional forms by incorporating new structures that better express complex ideas. Current natural languages often struggle to rigorously encode thoughts, highlighting the potential for a future language that integrates more deeply with computational systems. This new language could require users to be part of the system to fully grasp concepts, suggesting that understanding is not merely cognitive but also interactive, as proposed by the extended mind thesis. In this view, the workspace and artifacts involved in communication play a critical role in shaping comprehension.