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#426 – Edward Gibson: Human Language, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Grammar & LLMs

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Language Learning and Its Structures

This chapter examines the interplay between language learning and linguistic structures, particularly how dependency lengths influence ease of acquisition. It discusses the complexity and regularity of languages and their implications for learners, while touching on key theories of language acquisition, such as Chomsky's. Additionally, the chapter explores the neural underpinnings of language processing, addressing both innate and learned aspects and the adaptability of the brain in language recovery.

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