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This makes me wonder if human brains can be genetically predisposed to a particular dominant language. I'd imagine not since that isn't typically a factor in se
by LoganDark 2y ago
This makes me wonder if human brains can be genetically predisposed to a particular dominant language. I'd imagine not since that isn't typically a factor in selection, but I still wonder.
- bhickey 2y agoI doubt it. Language and human evolution operate on different time scales. We wouldn't be able to converse with someone from 13th century England. If anything I will expect selective pressure on languages—those that are easy to use are more likely to be adopted. Secondarily, I would expect this effect to be swamped by other factors (e.g. conquest).
- Grimblewald 2y agoFrom what I have read and have come to understand, it is more that we are generally predisposed to human language in general, specific portions of our brain especially so.
- LoganDark 2y ago> it is more that we are generally predisposed to human language in general I understand, that's not what I was wondering.