Eric Jarvis
A neuroscientist at Rockefeller University and accomplished dancer, who proposed a theory of language evolution from primitive vocalizations to song/dance, then spoken language.
Videos Mentioning Eric Jarvis

How to Use Music to Boost Motivation, Mood & Improve Learning | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
A world expert in auditory processing and brain function related to music from Rockefeller University, who has argued that music, movement, and singing likely preceded modern spoken language.

The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
Andrew Huberman
Professor at Rockefeller University and neuroscientist specializing in language and speech control, who notes the link between speech and movement.

LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Portland, OR
Andrew Huberman
A guest speaker whose research on speech and language suggests that elaborate forms of communication, like language, evolved from simpler forms like song and dance.

How the Brain Works, Curing Blindness & How to Navigate a Career Path | Dr. E.J. Chichilnisky
Andrew Huberman
A Professor at Rockefeller University who studies speech and song in birds, and also a talented dancer, linking dance to early forms of language and neural circuitry.

How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh
Andrew Huberman
A neuroscientist at Rockefeller University and accomplished dancer, who proposed a theory of language evolution from primitive vocalizations to song/dance, then spoken language.