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100: A hundred reasons to be enthusiastic about linguistics

Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

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The Evolution of Language Classification

This chapter explores the complexities of language classification, noting the significant growth in cataloged languages and the challenges in accurately counting them, particularly signed languages. It examines the unique relationships between various signed languages and their spoken counterparts, highlighting cognitive diversity in language perception. Additionally, the chapter discusses anatomical differences in vocalization between babies and adults, shedding light on the evolution of human language and communication.

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