Evolution, Language, Domestication, Symbolic Cognition, AI & Large Language Models | Terrence Deacon | 141
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The Evolution of Symbolic Communication
Exploring the origins of symbolic communication, this chapter discusses the development from gesture-based interactions to auditory vocal communication, mirroring early language evolution in children. It delves into the complexities of human communication evolution, touching on visual, gestural, and auditory communication asymmetries, along with the role of copying and linguistic communication. The narrative extends to self-domestication, ritual symbolism, and the connection between rituals, symbolic cognition, and language evolution.
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