Professor George Lakoff has been at the center of research on how thought and language arise in the brain for over two decades. He is one of the founders of the field of embodied cognition, which studies how the brain's connections to the body and bodily experience structure both ideas • even abstract ideas • and language.
Professor Lakoff observes that much of what is taught in universities is based on an outmoded theory of human reason dating back centuries. New research on the brain and mind radically changes our understanding of what human reason is, bringing in emotion, metaphor, empathy, and much more.
This is not a just simple addition to our knowledge. Understanding the brain fundamentally changes our understanding of our world and ourselves • everything from politics to mathematics, from language to religion, from philosophy to human relationships.
Thought is physical • in two ways. Every thought and feeling is carried out by neural circuitry in the brain that naturally gives rise to mental structures called frames and to metaphorical thought. Language is physical as well. This talk is an introduction to the new world of the brain. If you think you know how you think, think again!
Professor George Lakoff is most famous for his ideas about the centrality of metaphor to human thinking, political behavior and society.
According to Professor Lakoff, most of what is being taught in political science just isn’t true. It assumes that reasoning is conscious, but his research shows that emotion gets in the way of reason. He explores how liberals and conservatives think and why they talk past each other, putting them at odds over so many seemingly unrelated issues--like taxes, abortion, regulation, and social programs. He also delves into the Obama Administration’s communication strategies, telling what went wrong-and what can be done about it.
In an environment too often dominated by sound-bite arguments and political polarization, Professor Lakoff’s fascinating and interactive presentations open the dialogue to new understanding of politics today.
The Christian Science Monitor said of Lakoff, “Even those who disagree with him will profit deeply from encountering his challenging ideas" and George Soros said, "I learned a lot from Lakoff. You will too."
George Lakoff is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Why The Brain Changes Everything and The Political Mind. The estimated speaking fee range to book George Lakoff for your event is available upon request. George Lakoff generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark Whitacre, James Hendler, Rob Reich, Dean Karlan and Vasant Dhar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George Lakoff for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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