Research in embodied cognition has been growing, giving us some fascinating findings. What is this engaging concept of embodied cognition? From "Six Views of Embodied Cognition" (Psychonomic Bulletin & Review):
The emerging viewpoint of embodied
cognition holds that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the
body’s interactions with the world.
For more about embodied cognition, read my post We think with more than just our minds: Conflict reaches clear down to our toes.
If you want to learn still more about the topic, listen to an interview of Joshua Ackerman, assistant professor at MIT Sloan School of Management, conducted by Kathleen Dunn of Wisconsin Public Radio. Some of you may find of interest what he says about how environment can affect negotiations.
H/T for the interview link: The Situationist.
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