Category: Neuroscience
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The Neural Pathways of Programming: How Coding Diverges from Natural Language Processing
In recent years, the intricate interplay between cognitive neuroscience and computer science has yielded fascinating insights. A study from MIT reveals that the brain engages differently when deciphering computer code compared to reading natural language text. Instead of tapping into the brain’s language processing centers, programming tasks predominantly activate regions associated with complex problem-solving, suggesting…