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From: Richard Brodie <richard@brodietech.com>
> The straightforward explanation is that language allows communication of
> important survival information both in the moment and from old to new
> generations.
<< What has for example the small talk we all say, day in day out to do
with our survival !?
It is socially related and of social importance, yes, but IMO not necessay
to survive, not even socially !!
Regards,
Kenneth
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