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Terrence Deacon: Origins of Life, Consciousness, Entropy, and Sentience

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Complexities of Language and Genetics

This chapter explores the intricate relationships between genetics, language, and cognition, emphasizing the recursive interactions of proteins and genes in multi-celled organisms. It investigates the implications of Chomsky's theories of universal grammar alongside the computational capabilities of the brain, while also addressing the distinctions in modes of communication. Through comparisons to mathematics and semiotics, the discussion reveals the challenges and nuances in understanding language and its evolution.

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