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58: Expression Unleashed (with Thom Scott-Phillips and Joshua Blackburn)

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

CHAPTER

Unraveling Language and Humanity

This chapter explores the significance of language in understanding human behavior and cognition, tracing its evolutionary origins and unique characteristics. The speakers discuss how language development is crucial for defining humanity, contrasting it with animal communication systems and examining the intricate dynamics of effective communication.

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