Learning in humans is highly embedded in social interaction: since the very early stages of
our lives, we form memories and acquire knowledge about the world from and with others …

Abstract concepts are relevant to a wide range of disciplines, including cognitive science,
linguistics, psychology, cognitive, social, and affective neuroscience, and philosophy. This …

The capability to form and use concepts is a core component of human cognition. Although
all concepts are grounded in sensorimotor processes, more abstract concepts (eg,“truth”) …

Tulving characterized semantic memory as a vast repository of meaning that underlies
language and many other cognitive processes. This perspective on lexical and conceptual …

The role played by language in our cognitive lives is a topic at the centre of contemporary
debates in cognitive (neuro) science. In this paper we illustrate and compare two theories …

There is a longstanding and widely held misconception about the relative remoteness of
abstract concepts from concrete experiences. This review examines the current evidence for …

The sensorimotor system plays a critical role in several cognitive processes. Here, we
review recent studies documenting this interplay at different levels. First, we concentrate on …

Synchronous interpersonal motor interactions require moment-to-moment prediction and
proactive monitoring of the partner's actions. Neurophysiologically, this is highlighted by an …

This theme issue aims to view the literature on concepts through a novel lens, that of social
interaction and its influence on inner experiences. It discusses unsolved problems in …

To what extent can language alone give rise to complex concepts, or is embodied
experience essential? Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) offer fresh …