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Why do human beings speak so many languages?

  • Written by Michael Gavin, Associate Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University
imagePeople currently speak 7,000 languages around the globe.Michael Gavin, CC BY-ND

The thatched roof held back the sun’s rays, but it could not keep the tropical heat at bay. As everyone at the research workshop headed outside for a break, small groups splintered off to gather in the shade of coconut trees and enjoy a breeze. I wandered from...

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