
When Did People Start Talking?
Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
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The Origins of Human Language in Africa
This chapter challenges the previous belief that human language originated in Europe and presents evidence pointing towards Africa as the true homeland of language. It explores the flaws in the European theory and discusses the presence of sophisticated art and cultural development in Africa dating back thousands of years. The chapter also delves into the genetic connection between language and the Fox P2 gene, as well as the linguistic capabilities of Neanderthals and early humans.
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