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A controversial topic on language

Post by ksl » Sat, 16 Apr 2011 2:33 am

The authors say cultural evolution, not the brain, drives language development! Oh no not genetics :lol: what's the PM going to think in the UK?. As the language doesn't appear to be improving much, quite the opposite in some areas of retard cycles :lol: Maybe they need to import educated talent into the shires for better breeding opportunities :oops:

Nout like a bit of rough and tumble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq1t1iFm ... re=related


There are some interesting links at the bottom of the page for reading.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13049700

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Post by aster » Sat, 16 Apr 2011 1:32 pm

English pushed out other languages in the US like German simply because of its structure and adaptability. There's a well-known book that's worth reading about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventure-Engli ... 340829931/

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