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How The Brain Got Language The Mirror System Hypothesis

How The Brain Got Language The Mirror System Hypothesis

Explore the fascinating theory of the Mirror System Hypothesis, a leading explanation for how the human brain developed the complex ability to process and produce language. This hypothesis suggests that mirror neurons, which fire both when we perform an action and when we observe someone else performing that action, played a crucial role in the evolution of language by enabling us to understand intentions, imitate sounds, and ultimately, create a shared symbolic communication system.