“Language was once thought to be the defining characteristic of humans. These days we are more likely to consider it as part of a continuum of animal communication. … Arguably, [humans’] way with words reaches its apogee in gossip.”
“Language was once thought to be the defining characteristic of humans. These days we are more likely to consider it as part of a continuum of animal communication. … Arguably, [humans’] way with words reaches its apogee in gossip.”