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Essentials: The Neuroscience of Speech, Language & Music | Dr. Erich Jarvis
April 23, 2026·39 minsoloscience
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Speech and language are not governed by a separate 'language module' in the brain but emerge from specialized neural circuits shared across vocal-learning species like humans, parrots, and songbirds, with deep evolutionary roots and genetic parallels. These circuits evolved from motor pat
Speech and language are not governed by a separate 'language module' in the brain but emerge from specialized neural circuits shared across vocal-learning species like humans, parrots, and songbirds, with deep evolutionary roots and genetic parallels. These circuits evolved from motor pat
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Eric Jarvis
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Eric JarvisAndrew HubermanPeter MarlerFernando NottebohmWinrich Freiwald
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