Soccer robots have both proprioception to note the position of their bodies as well as a visual sense that is egocentric to detect the ball, the goals, and the position of other robots (Behnke and Strucker 2008). To communicate the location of the ball and other items with other robots, an allocentric coordinate system is used, much like that utilized by a group of electric fish (who use electricity to communicate), a pack of wolves (who use gestures and sounds to communicate), or a pod of killer whales (who use sounds to communicate) in pursuit of prey. Perhaps, language evolved to enhance allocentric communication, as is required by soccer robots.
A staunch critic of Noam Chomsky, Daniel Everett has argued that language started some two million years ago (rather than 60,000 years ago, Chomsky 2012) with (bipedal) Homo erectus, who inhabited the South Pacific, used tools, and is suspected of having navigational skill to travel between islands (Everett 2016, 2017). To facilitate the travel, Everett has proposed that Homo erectus used allocentric communication—perhaps, starting with gestures before evolving into verbal behavior some 500,000 years ago for Homo sapiens (Kimura 1993). It is believed that Homo erectus evolved into Homo sapiens.
Dear Edward J Tehovnik ,
The central thesis of this article is that the evolution of teaching is one of the main factors that lead to increasingly complex communicative systems in the hominin species. Following earlier analyses of the evolution of teaching, the following steps are identified: (i) evaluative feedback, (ii) drawing attention, (iii) demonstration and pantomime, (iv) communicating concepts, (v) explaining relations between concepts, and (vi) narrating. For each of these step the communicative and cognitive demands will be analyzed. The focus will be on demonstration and pantomime, since these seem to be the evolutionarily earliest unique human capacities. An important step is the transition from pantomime for teaching to pantomime for informing and how this in turn leads to communicating concepts. As regards explaining relations between concepts, the focus will be of the role of generics in teaching and communication. Analyzing these topics involves combining cognitive science with evolutionary theory, archaeology and theories of communication. Two factors are important as a background: (i) the evolution of prospective planning, that is, planning for future goals, and (ii) the evolution of a theory mind. These capacities are central in explaining how more.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/communication/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2022.970069/full
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Dear Edward J Tehovnik ,
Language likely evolved to enhance allocentric communication, which refers to the ability to communicate about objects, events, or entities outside of oneself. This form of communication is fundamental to human social interaction, allowing individuals to share information, coordinate actions, and build complex societies. The evolution of language provided a sophisticated tool for expressing thoughts, intentions, and observations, enabling humans to convey precise details about the external world. As social animals, humans benefit from the ability to discuss things that are not immediately present, such as distant resources, future plans, or abstract concepts. This allocentric communication likely played a crucial role in the survival and success of early human communities, as it allowed for more effective collaboration, problem-solving, and cultural transmission.
Communication in the digital age:
Languages: To include special programming languages to communicate with different devices and systems.
Languages: Artificial languages have been developed to facilitate communication between humans and machines.
Social networks: Social networks that lead to acquiring new languages and expressions about oneself and interacting with others.
Example of progress in social media promotion:
Medical Terminology: Allows doctors to communicate accurately about diagnosis and treatment.
Non-terms: Expression cannot be prohibited in contracts and laws.
Engineering terms: used to describe engineering technical devices.
Poetry and Literature: Poetry and writers use symbolic and metaphorical language about feelings and ideas in an intelligent way.
Yes, language has certainly evolved over the ages to enhance personalized communication.
Imagine if we still spoke the same language used by ancient civilizations! Of course, communication will be very difficult, and a lot of translation and interpretation will be needed.
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