Theory of Mind & Neuropragmatics

Have you ever wondered how we understand what others are thinking, even when they don’t say it outright? In this episode, Ainhoa, Betti, Isaac and T. and dive into Theory of Mind (ToM)—the ability to recognize that others have beliefs, emotions, and perspectives different from our own. We explore how researchers study this fascinating cognitive skill, how it connects to language, and how the cutting-edge field of Neuropragmatics helps us uncover the brain’s role in real-world communication.

• Do language and culture shape how we read minds?
• Is language necessary to understand others’ thoughts?
• How do we decode hidden meanings in conversation?

We’ll explore these intriguing questions and more, breaking down how our brains interpret indirect speech and conversational implicatures. Through the lens of neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics, this episode reveals that mind-reading isn’t just for psychics—it’s a natural part of how our brains work!

Tune in to discover how ToM shapes human interaction and why understanding others is both a science and an art.