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The symbolic species
Book • 1997
In 'The Symbolic Species', Terrence Deacon delves into the evolution of language and its impact on human consciousness.
He argues that language and symbolic thought co-evolved with the brain, shaping human cognitive abilities and cultural development.
The book offers insights into the biological and cultural factors that contributed to this transformation, highlighting the unique role of symbols in human evolution.
He argues that language and symbolic thought co-evolved with the brain, shaping human cognitive abilities and cultural development.
The book offers insights into the biological and cultural factors that contributed to this transformation, highlighting the unique role of symbols in human evolution.
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Dwarkesh Patel when discussing the symbolic species argument that language evolved along with our minds.
Dwarkesh Patel when discussing the symbolic species argument that language evolved along with our minds.
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