The Neuroscience of Language: Brain Networks and Individual Differences
- Author
- Garrett Oyama, MS, CCC-SLP
- Published
- Tue 09 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://beyond-words.captivate.fm
Beyond Words Ep. 7 | The Neuroscience of Language: Brain Networks and Individual Difference with Dr. Ev Fedorenko
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Dr. Ev Fedorenko (MIT) joins host Garrett Oyama to explore how the brain processes language — and why the language network is far more distinct and specialized than previously thought. From the surprising isolation of this network to what this means for aphasia, speech therapy, and AI, this episode dives into some of the most exciting neuroscience of language today.
We discuss:
- Why traditional brain maps may be misleading
- How individual brain variability affects language recovery
- Why the language system doesn’t overlap with math, music, or logic
- What this means for clinicians and educators
🔗 Relevant Links
🧠 Ev Fedorenko’s lab: https://evlab.mit.edu
