The Brand Called You Decoding the Brain's Language Symphony | Dr Ev Fedorenko, Assoc Prof of Neuroscience, McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Step into the captivating world of Dr. Ev Fedorenko, the maestro of neuroscience at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research. In this cerebral adventure, we explore language models, challenge the link between language and thought, and unravel the evolutionary tale that shaped the intricate language landscape of the human brain. Join us as we navigate the polyglot's maze, where emotions and stress leave their mark on the dance of linguistic cognition. Welcome to a brief, yet riveting, exploration of the science behind language, guided by the brilliance of Dr. Fedorenko.
[00:49] - About Dr Ev Fedorenko
Ev Fedorenko is a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in the study of language.
Throughout her entire adult life, she has dedicated herself to understanding how the human brain supports the use of language.
Currently serving as an associate professor in the Neuroscience and Brain and Cognitive Science department at MIT, she is also affiliated with the McGovern Institute for Brain Research.
Her contributions extend to having a lab named after her, the EV lab, which is focused on unravelling the mysteries of how the brain creates language.