One of the most important transitions in the history of human knowledge was the emergence of language. But why did it appear in the first place? Was it to allow hominids to communicate with each other or is it a byproduct of an already existing internal thought process?
In this episode, social scientist and linguist Stephen C. Levinson tells us about the complex relationship between language and thought, we dive deep into the many ways in which our native language can have an impact on our cognition, and discuss the consequences of adapting spoken words to the written form.
“The Evolution of Knowledge” is a podcast created by SISSA-ILAS and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Written and produced by Diego Visintin, Sophia Grew and Lorenzo Carta. Music by Gregor Quendel.
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