The Emergence of Modern Communication in Primates: A Computational Approach

Benítez‐Burraco, Antonio; Mineiro, Ana; Castro‐Caldas, Alexandre

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“…Nonetheless, such research is also risky and tough to interpret, because preferential favoring of linguistic constructs is examined in participants who already have the biological equipment for language and are immersed in modern types of conventional communication. Benítez-Burraco et al (2014) proposed a different hypothesis. They point out that the uniqueness of modern language is based on its computational features and focus on the evolution of brain structures that are responsible for language processing.…”

Section: Communication: From Social To Symbolicmentioning

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Pointing in the right direction. A discussion of The evolution of social communication in primates, eds. M. Pina and N. Gontier

Dębska

2015

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Abstract. The Evolution of Social Communication in Primates, edited by Marco Pina and Natalie Gontier is an important contribution to the current debates on language evolution. The volume includes texts discussing the emergence of basic social skills connected with language, arguments for vocal and gestural protolanguage, and theories of development of symbolic and compositional language in the history of humanity. In this review, I present the structure and content of the book, but also highlight issues that reflect key controversies in this research area, such as the transition from gestures to speech and from simple vocalizations to modern language. I discuss one specific issue, pointing in nonhuman primates and human children, to offer some remarks on theoretical and empirical criteria for using psychological concepts in debates on social communication in primates.

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Section: Communication: From Social To Symbolicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pointing in the right direction. A discussion of The evolution of social communication in primates, eds. M. Pina and N. Gontier

Dębska

2015

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The Emergence of Modern Communication in Primates: A Computational Approach

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Pointing in the right direction. A discussion of The evolution of social communication in primates, eds. M. Pina and N. Gontier

Pointing in the right direction. A discussion of The evolution of social communication in primates, eds. M. Pina and N. Gontier

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