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Verbal language isn't strictly always necessary as it's often possible to express simple concepts with nonverbal cues, and so gesturing might be considered a le
by burnt-resistor 9mo ago
Verbal language isn't strictly always necessary as it's often possible to express simple concepts with nonverbal cues, and so gesturing might be considered a less precise subset of sign language. It probably even existed before vocal language in h. sapiens sapiens and exists in other hominids.
- 0928374082 9mo agononverbal cues go all the way down to canines, etc.
- burnt-resistor 9mo agoC. familiaris probably co-evolved more than c. lupus. Primitive stuff. Give it another 15ky, and "dogs" will be having conversations with "humans". I also think one or more bird species will evolve human conversation ability.
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