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#797 Evelina Fedorenko: The Neuroscience of Language

The Dissenter

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Rethinking Language in the Brain

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between brain areas associated with language, challenging traditional definitions of Broca's and Wernicke's areas. It advocates for a functional perspective, emphasizing the overlap between language and other cognitive mechanisms, and explores language's evolution and adaptability. Through a detailed analysis of language processing, it highlights the structured nature of comprehension and production within the brain's neural systems.

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