The Dissenter

#797 Evelina Fedorenko: The Neuroscience of Language

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Jun 19, 2023
Evelina Fedorenko, a neuroscientist and MIT professor, dives into the brain's language processing. She explains how language connects with cognition and categorization. Fedorenko discusses insights from bilingualism, revealing different neurological pathways for multilingual speakers. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as she explores non-verbal semantics, showing how meaning can arise without words. Additionally, she examines the intriguing relationship between language and music while highlighting the role of AI in understanding neural functions.
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