Biosemiotics

Biosemiotics is the study of how living organisms communicate and interpret signs, connecting biology with semiotics (the study of signs and symbols). In the context of embodied cognition, it emphasizes that meaning arises not just from the brain, but also from the body’s interactions with the environment. This perspective suggests that our understanding and behaviors are shaped by our physical experiences and relationships with other organisms. Essentially, biosemiotics highlights the intricate ways in which life forms share, understand, and respond to information in their ecosystems, emphasizing the interconnectedness of perception, action, and meaning.