Evolution, Language, Domestication, Symbolic Cognition, AI & Large Language Models | Terrence Deacon | 141
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The Evolution of Language and Communication in Humans
The chapter delves into the evolution of language and communication in humans, discussing the transition from physical indexing to symbolic capacity. It explores the concept of proto-language before the development of complex language, emphasizing the unique aspects of human vocalizations in comparison to other species, particularly primates. The discussion touches upon the intricate coordination of laryngeal muscles and breathing in human vocalizations, highlighting the limitations and complexities involved.
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