Mark Turner

Mark Turner is a cognitive scientist and linguist known for his work on how humans understand language and thought. He explores how our minds use mental schemas—structured patterns of knowledge—to interpret stories, concepts, and conversations. Turner's research highlights the connection between language and cognition, showing that we use mental frameworks to make sense of the world and communicate effectively. His insights help explain how language shapes our understanding and how we organize knowledge mentally, bridging the fields of linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience.