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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2012 · 1H 11M

Public Conversation | Frans de Waal, Harold Gouzoules | Are Humans the Only Linguistic Species?

from Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture · host Harold Gouzoules (Psychology) and Frans B. M. de Waal (Psychology)

Humans have language, which is a form of communication. Other animals have communication, but not language. This is usually how the debate about the uniqueness of our "language instinct" is summarized. But then there are apes that have learned symbolic communication, honey bees with dance language, and other possible exceptions. So, how unique is human language? Two experts of primate behavior debate the issue. If you would like to become an AFFILIATE of the Center, please let us know.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates on our latest videos.Follow along with us on Instagram |  Facebook NOTE:  The views and opinions expressed by the speaker do not necessarily reflect those held by the Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture or Emory University.

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