Name: Metaphorically speaking
Uploaded: 2009-12-17T15:48:00Z
Duration: 9 min 13 s
Description: Aphorism enthusiast and author James Geary waxes on a fascinating fixture of human language: the metaphor. Friend of scribes from Aristotle to Elvis, metaphor can subtly influence the decisions we make, Geary says.

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Aphorism enthusiast and author James Geary waxes on a fascinating fixture of human language: the metaphor. Friend of scribes from Aristotle to Elvis, metaphor can subtly influence the decisions we make, Geary says.

James Geary: Metaphorically speaking

Metaphorically speaking

Metaphors shape our understanding of abstract concepts, blending thought with language to illustrate ideas like love in 'All Shook Up.'

Through the Bouba/Kiki test, we see how metaphor fosters conceptual synesthesia, linking sensory experiences to abstract concepts.

Metaphors not only mirror thought but influence actions and decisions, as seen in financial markets where language shapes expectations.