Hidden Brain

Bringing Up Baby

<p>Bababa, dadada, ahgaga. Got that? Babies are speaking to us all the time, but most of us have no clue what they're saying. To us non-babies, it all sounds like charming, mysterious gobbledegook. To researchers, though, babbling conveys important information about a baby's readiness to learn. This week, we'll revisit a favorite episode exploring the language and behavior of the newest members of the human family.</p><p>If you like this show, please check out our new podcast, <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/myunsunghero/">My Unsung Hero</a>! And if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain">support.hiddenbrain.org</a>. </p>

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