Brain Talk: How Language Shapes Our Minds
Sat, 20 Jul
|Zoom
Would you recognize the colour blue if it didn't have a name?
Time & Location
20 Jul 2024, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm IST
Zoom
Guests
About the event
We'll explore how the languages we speak shape our brain and mind.Â
Discover which parts of our brain are responsible for language processing and how different languages activate unique neural pathways. We'll also delve into intriguing questions like: Would you recognize the color blue if it didn't have a name? How much do the names of things shape our perception, understanding and even brain chemistry.Â
Additionally, find out how people who speak languages with gendered nouns have their brains wired differently than those who speak languages without gender distinctions. This is perfect for curious minds who love languages and want to explore the science behind how they influence our brain
This workshop is aimed at curious minds 10+
About the Speaker
Aparna is a scientist by training, and artist by heart. She loves learning and talking about the world around her using science, storytelling and everything in between. She has several years of experience in taking scientific ideas and making them accessible for kids, and has done course design, and prepared materials for kids from 6th standard to IIT and NEET prep aspirants. She has also created cool tech working with ECG, EEG and other sensors used for studying and monitoring heart and brain activity. She has a phd in Biology and has worked across several domains