Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
225 | Michael Tomasello on The Social Origins of Cognition and Agency
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1. The unique cognitive and social capabilities of humans are intertwined and developed through social interaction.
2. Control conditions are important in experimental design to ensure reliable results even when studying different species.
3. Humans and chimpanzees share the ability to quantify, but humans' unique cognitive and social abilities set us apart.
4. Humans' ability to collaborate and communicate with others distinguishes us as a species.
5. Human cognitive development is dependent on social interaction rather than individual brain power.
6. Biological factors contribute to human behavior and cognition, such as the presence of biological components in raising a chimp as a human.
7. Language acquisition and perspective-taking are deeply affected by children's interaction with others.
8. Humans have a unique ability to view the same item from different perspectives, allowing for symbolic thinking and manipulation of concepts.
9. The evolution from bipedal apes to tool-wielding humans occurred over six million years.
10. The coordination and collaboration of different perspectives and decisions are crucial in communication and collaboration.
11. Infants display joint attention, which leads to the development of shared mental states and knowledge.
12. The development of language in humans is preceded by the use of gestures and non-verbal communication.
13. The extended period of dependency in human youngsters allows for learning, social coordination, and cultural integration.
14. Accumulated knowledge and cultural transmission play a significant role in human survival and development.
15. Morality is a delicate balance between self-preservation and consideration for others.
16. Humans help each other in interdependent social networks to promote their own genetic fitness.
17. Food and interdependence are crucial elements in the evolution of humans.
18. Morality in humans has evolved based on interdependent cooperation.
