My work lies at the intersections of the philosophy of cognitive science, epistemology, and the philosophy of language. My central research examines the relationship between language and cognitive control, with a special focus on the moral and functional dimensions of inner speech, that is, our 'internal monologue' that accompanies much of our thinking. I offer an account of our responsibility (or lack thereof) for what we 'say' in our heads, and I analyze the various functions of inner speech, which explain why we 'talk' to ourselves. In related research, I explore how the language we use in moral and political engagement—and the cognitive control we exert in these domains—affects epistemic deliberation and increases our susceptibility to political misinformation and polarization.
Visit wademunroe.com for more information.