Simon Kirby
Simon Kirby is a prominent linguist and researcher at the University of Edinburgh, known for his work on the evolution of language and the relationship between language and culture. His recent research has challenged long-held beliefs about the uniqueness of human language by drawing parallels between human communication and the vocalizations of humpback whales, suggesting that both share structural similarities that facilitate learning and transmission across generations.
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Simon Kirby is a professor of language evolution at the University of Edinburgh.
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Simon Kirby from the University of Edinburgh was among the researchers who discovered deep commonalities between evolutionarily distant species.
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