EPISODE · May 9, 2017 · 1H 24M

LANGUAGE

from The Mind Palace · host Jessica Lynn Williams & Melissa Cain

In Season 3, Episode 3, we discuss language and seek to answer the question, "why can we speak?". We delve into ideas about language from an evolutionary perspective, trade and Universal Grammar, We also talk about beat-boxing, creative expression, and our never ending quest for human connection. The Mind Palace is hosted by two friends from across the Atlantic ocean, Jessica Lynn Williams in the USA, and Melissa Cain from the UK. For more information about the podcast, check out our website: themindpalacepodcast.com. This episode is sponsored by The Minimalists and our wonderful listeners.

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