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#797 Evelina Fedorenko: The Neuroscience of Language

The Dissenter

CHAPTER

Bilingualism and Polyglot Processing

This chapter explores the complexities of language processing in bilingual and multilingual individuals, examining how multiple languages coexist in the brain. It discusses the neurological differences in polyglots and the efficiency of their language mechanisms, while questioning the broader cognitive benefits of bilingualism. Additionally, the chapter highlights the challenges of conducting cross-cultural research on language processing, emphasizing the need for methodologies that account for linguistic diversity beyond Western populations.

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