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Andrew Huberman discusses the evolution of human communication and technology's impact on turning thoughts into speech. Advances may soon allow thoughts to be translated directly into words without speech, revolutionizing communication for individuals like those paralyzed, potentially altering the evolution of communication itself (1).
In the context of brain evolution, Huberman highlights the challenges of studying homology (similarity due to shared ancestry) and brain evolution due to the lack of a fossil record for brains. He explains criteria like developmental position and connectivity used to establish homology between different species, emphasizing the evolutionary adaptations of the brain (2).
For deeper insights into human behavior and evolution, explore the clip "Brain Homology" from the episode "How the Brain Works, Andrew’s Fascinating Backstory, Improving Scientific Literacy, and More" (2).
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