Elizabeth Bates

Psychologist Elizabeth Bates challenged prevailing theories on human language acquisition, sparking intense debates with linguists like Steven Pinker and Noam Chomsky. Bates believed language emerges from brain-environment interactions, not an innate capacity, reshaping perspectives on cognition and language. The podcast explores the clash between established theories and innovative ideas in linguistics, shedding light on the legacy of Bates' groundbreaking work in language studies.