Language Comprehension Requires Affordances

Explore a thought-provoking lecture on language comprehension and its connection to affordances with Professor Emeritus Arthur Glenberg from Arizona State University. Delve into the intricacies of embodied cognition as Glenberg, leader of the Laboratory for Embodied Cognition in the Department of Psychology, shares insights from his research. Gain a deeper understanding of how our physical interactions with the world shape our ability to comprehend language. Discover the implications of this perspective for artificial intelligence and cognitive science. Learn about the ongoing research in this field, including the work of PhD student Cameron Jones from the University of California, San Diego, who investigates the role of world knowledge in language understanding and the impact of language on categorization. Access additional resources and information about the Embodied, Situated, and Grounded Intelligence workshop and the Foundations of Intelligence Project to further expand your knowledge in this fascinating area of study.