How is it that human beings have come to acquire language? Steven Pinker's introduction to the field includes thoughts on the evolution of spoken language and the debate over the existence of an innate universal grammar, as well as an exploration of why language is such a fundamental part of social relationships, human biology, and human evolution. | Big Think
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How is it that human beings have come to acquire language? Steven Pinker's introduction to the field includes thoughts on the evolution of spoken language and the debate over the existence of an innate universal grammar, as well as an exploration of why language is such a fundamental part of social relationships, human biology, and human evolution. | Big Think
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A conversation on language from many years ago between me and @newthinkingallowed. Me: I think it's basically the machinery of the mind. It's the ability to have thoughts that's independent of language. But language is obviously very important to supplying the actual content of the thoughts, I think. Jeffrey Mishlove: Now, some cultures, particularly in Asia, have developed, let's say, a mystical tradition that we haven't had with nearly as much depth in the West. And I think that's reflected in
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A conversation on language from many years ago between me and @newthinkingallowed. Me: I think it's basically the machinery of the mind. It's the ability to have thoughts that's independent of language. But language is obviously very important to supplying the actual content of the thoughts, I think. Jeffrey Mishlove: Now, some cultures, particularly in Asia, have developed, let's say, a mystical tradition that we haven't had with nearly as much depth in the West. And I think that's reflected in
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For linguist and philosopher Steven Pinker, language is a window into the mind. | Big Think
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How closely are thought and language connected? In this debate, Steven Pinker explores the relationship between the two, and demonstrates why they might not be as bindingly connected as we first may assume. Pinker is a cognitive psychologist, linguist, and bestselling author known for his work on language and human nature, as well as being a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University.
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