Jerome Feldman

About the Author

Jerome Feldman is a pioneering cognitive scientist and professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, where he founded the Neural Theory of Language Project. With a PhD in computer science from MIT, his research bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and artificial intelligence, exploring how the brain processes language through neural computation. Feldman's work challenges traditional views of language acquisition, proposing that meaning emerges from embodied simulations rather than abstract symbols. His seminal book, From Molecule to Metaphor: A Neural Theory of Language (Bradford Books), synthesizes decades of interdisciplinary research, offering profound insights into the biological foundations of human communication and cognition. A respected lecturer and collaborator, Feldman continues to influence fields from education to AI ethics, advocating for biologically inspired models of intelligence.