Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

How Did Humans Create Language?

Jan 19, 2024
Guest
Robert Englebretson
Linguist Robert Englebretson discusses the origins of human language, touching on its evolution, challenges in tracing its beginnings, and the idea of time travel to observe language development. The podcast explores the significance of language in human existence, the uniqueness of human language, and encourages listeners to consider scientific questions they would investigate with a time machine.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the Diversity and Origins of Languages
01:42 • 2min
3
Exploring the Fundamental Role of Language in Human Existence
03:43 • 2min
4
The Challenge of Discovering the Origins of Human Language
05:21 • 2min
5
Exploring the Origins of Human Language
07:23 • 2min
6
Unraveling the Origins of Language Through Time Travel
09:11 • 8min
7
Exploring Scientific Questions Through Time Travel
16:53 • 2min
8
Acknowledgements and Birthday Shoutouts
18:32 • 2min