Language and Thought
The discussion delves into the intricate relationship between language and thought, exploring how specific tasks can be categorized as "thinking." Insights reveal the stability of the language network in the brain, which remains consistent over time. The challenges of studying language development in children are highlighted, emphasizing the fascinating cognitive processes at play before a child's first words.In this clip
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Edward Gibson: Human Language, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Grammar & LLMs | Lex Fridman Podcast #426
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What does the process of thinking in complete sentences look like in the brain? Is it simply thinking in a grammatically correct structure, or is it having the complete sentence already thought out before you say it? Referencing the episode Dr. Erich Jarvis: The Neuroscience of Speech, Language & Music | Huberman Lab Podcast #87 and the clip Language and Thought.
Can you explain more about how language processing affects our ability to think in sentences?
How does language shape thought?