Mind the Brain episode
Have you ever wondered how J.R.R. Tolkien invented such evocative names?
David M. Sidhu joins Jim Davies to discuss language processing, sound symbolism, and iconicity. Is there a relationship between the sounds of words and the things they describe? Do people’s given names influence who they are or how they are perceived by others? Don’t miss this fascinating dive into language and the ways we use it.
Listen to this latest episode of Mind the Brain here.