259. Cognitive Semiotics and Metaphors with S...

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer delves into the fascinating world of color theory and its profound impact on branding and consumer behavior. Discover why certain colors evoke specific emotions and how they can influence perceptions of your business. ...  Show more

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes back Roger Dooley, author of the new book The Persuasion Engine. Together, they dive into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and behavioral economics, exploring how AI can enhance our unde ...  Show more

James Grant, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Oxford, introduces some of the key concepts in discussions of metaphor in the philosophy of language. He then discusses Donald Davidson's very influential and very controversial paper, 'What Metaphors Mean'. Davidson argues ...  Show more

In 2020 the forced isolation of pandemic-related lockdowns led many of us to attend virtual fitness classes and undertake home baking projects. Chantel Prat wondered why she wasn’t interested in taking part. “I couldn’t help but notice and be frustrated by the fact that my brain ...  Show more

Want to take your English to the next level? In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about metaphors and how they can help you paint a more precise picture of what you want to express. She also discusses the different types of metaphors and how to ...

"A story told by the conscious mind has a beginning, a development, and an end, but the same is not true of a dream. Its dimensions in time and space are quite different; to understand it you must examine it from every aspect-just as you may take an unknown object in your hands a ...  Show more