RE: Jabbering !

From: havelock (havelock@tig.com.au)
Date: Mon May 29 2000 - 01:38:43 BST

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    Re: Jabbering !is a primeval language different from a pre-Babel language?

      -----Original Message-----
      From: fmb-majordomo@mmu.ac.uk [mailto:fmb-majordomo@mmu.ac.uk]On Behalf Of
    Mark M. Mills
      Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 1:58 AM
      To: memetics@mmu.ac.uk
      Subject: Re: Jabbering !

        This brings the scientists closer to the theory that all languages
    originate
        out of one primeval language. >>

      Kenneth,

      I'm not sure I see why this work suggests the 'all language originates out
    of one primeval language.' Where would the 'primeval language' originate?

      It seems more sensible to consider the jabbering to be similar to arm and
    leg flexing, another popular activity for babies. In the evolutionary
    context, practicing 'na-na' or 'ta-ta' seems equally useful for alarm
    screams as saying 'ma-ma'.

      Any idea why a 'primeval language' should be involved? Maybe I
    misunderstand your use of the term.

      Mark

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