LL-L "Language history" 2011.04.16 (01) [EN]

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From: Isaac M. Davis <isaacmacdonalddavis at gmail.com>

Subject: LL-L "Language history" 2011.04.15 (09) [EN]



Paul Finlow-Bates wrote:

The human race couldn't emerge from several related tribal groups if there
was no communication. We would have to be descended from one or other of
them, and speak a descendent of one their languages.  Or, if they are
related, they must have a common ancestor - and a common ancestral language
even if it subsequently diverged.



There is no need to share a language in order to interbreed. And the ability
to communicate by mastering the language of another tribal group does not
require adoption of that language as a community language.



Best,



Isaac M. Davis



"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master."
—Abraham Lincoln



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