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

My guest this episode is Dr. Erich Jarvis, PhD—Professor and the
Head of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language at Rockefeller
University and Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical
Institute (HHMI). Dr. Jarvis’ research spans the molecular and
genetic mechanisms of vocal communication, comparative genomics of
speech and language across species and the relationship between
speech, language and movement. We discuss the unique ability of
humans (and certain animal species) to learn and communicate using
complex language, including verbal speech production and the
ability to interpret both written and spoken language. We also
discuss the connections between language, singing and dance and why
song may have evolved before language. Dr. Jarvis also explains
some of the underlying biological and genetic components of
stutter/speech disorders, non-verbal communication, why it's
easiest to learn a language as a child and how individuals can
learn multiple languages at any age. This episode ought to be of
interest to everyone interested in the origins of human speech,
language, music and culture and how newer technology, such as
social media and texting, change our brains.  For the full
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Jarvis & Vocal Communication (00:03:58) Sponsors: AG1, LMNT
(00:08:01) Speech vs. Language, Is There a Difference?  
(00:10:55) Animal Communication, Hand Gestures & Language 
(00:15:25) Vocalization & Innate Language, Evolution of Modern
Language     (00:21:10) Humans & Songbirds,
Critical Periods, Genetics, Speech Disorders  (00:27:11)
Innate Predisposition to Learn Language, Cultural Hybridization
(00:31:34) Genes for Speech & Language (00:35:49) Learning New
or Multiple Languages, Critical Periods, Phonemes  (00:40:47)
Sponsor: AG1 (00:42:52) Semantic vs. Effective Communication,
Emotion, Singing (00:47:32) Singing, Link Between Dancing &
Vocal Learning  (00:52:55) Motor Theory of Vocal Learning,
Dance  (00:55:03) Music & Dance, Emotional Bonding,
Genetic Predispositions (01:04:11) Facial Expressions &
Language, Innate Expressions (01:09:35) Reading & Writing 
(01:15:13) Writing by Hand vs. Typing, Thoughts & Writing
(01:20:58) Stutter, Neurogenetics, Overcome Stutter, Conversations
(01:26:58) Modern Language Evolution: Texting, Social Media &
the Future (01:36:26) Movement: The Link to Cognitive Growth 
(01:40:21) Comparative Genomics, Earth Biogenome Project, Genome
Ark, Conservation (01:48:24) Evolution of Skin & Fur Color
(01:51:22) Dr. Erich Jarvis, Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback,
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