Essentials: The Neuroscience of Speech, Language & Music | Dr. Erich Jarvis

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April 23, 2026
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Debunking the 'Language Module' Myth

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0:38
Duration: 1:19

Why We Gesture When We Talk

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2:07
Duration: 1:21

Did Neanderthals Have Spoken Language?

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7:10
Duration: 1:07

The Strange Connection Between Humans and Songbirds

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9:49
Duration: 2:14

The Remarkable Convergence of Human Speech and Bird Song

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11:17
Duration: 0:53

Hummingbirds: The Birds That Clap to Their Own Songs

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12:11
Duration: 0:51

Why Learning Multiple Languages as a Child Makes Adulthood Easier

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21:31
Duration: 1:10

Did Human Speech Evolve From Singing?

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23:23
Duration: 2:15

The Four Brain Circuits Used When You Read

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27:34
Duration: 1:20

The Science of Stuttering: Insights from Songbirds

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29:05
Duration: 1:35

Is Texting Making Us Worse at Speaking?

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31:13
Duration: 1:29

Why Movement and Speech are Vital for Brain Longevity

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33:42
Duration: 1:07