Thomas A. Sebeok

Thomas A. Sebeok was a renowned semiotician and linguist who studied signs and symbols and how they communicate meaning across different fields, including language, animal communication, and signs in culture. He expanded semiotics beyond human language, exploring how animals and even machines use signs to interact. His work helped us understand how meaning is created and understood in diverse contexts, emphasizing that communication is a fundamental aspect of life and culture. Sebeok’s insights have influenced fields like linguistics, anthropology, and cognitive science, providing a broader view of how signs shape our understanding of the world.