How and why did we evolve from language-less apes to speaking humans? | the dawn of language with Sverker Johansson

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THURSDAY 9 JUNE | 6-7pm BST | 1-2pm EDT | ON-DEMAND   How and why did we evolve from language-less apes to speaking humans? Who were the first speakers, what did they talk about, and in what language? Join Sverker Johansson, linguist and author of The Dawn of Language: How We Came to Talk, as he explains how we can go beyond speculation about these questions and trace how our first spoken communications evolved into the full diversity of human language today.   FIND OUT MORE & BOOK YOUR TICKET SAVE 25% WITH A BEING HUMAN SERIES TICKET Save 25% off the standard ticket price by purchasing a subscription to all 4 online "Being Human" talks (also available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just £13 per talk (early booking rate), to hear from the finest minds in science. Also in the Being Human series: THE EVOLUTION OF CHILDHOOD WITH BRENNA HASSETT THURSDAY 7 JULY | 6-7pm BST | 1-2pm EDT | On-demand Compared to the rest of our primate relatives, humans have a uniquely long childhood. From picking a mate to having a baby and raising it to make more babies, what are the evolutionary pressures that made us this way?    When did we choose pair-bonding, why is pregnancy so dangerous, how did we evolve dads, and what is so suspicious about grandmas? More importantly  what have we evolved to use all this extra childhood for? Join anthropologist and archaeologist Brenna Hassett to hear to answers to these questions. Brenna Hassett, Anthropologist and Archaeologist, University College London FIND OUT MORE & BOOK YOUR TICKET WHY WE LOVE WITH ANNA MACHIN  AVILABLE ON-DEMAND NOW Anna Machin, Evolutionary Anthropologist, Writer, Broadcaster Love is an awe inspiring and complex phenomenon. In this online talk, evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin will take the audience through a rollercoaster ride of the why, how, who and what of human love. Using the latest evidence from neuroscience, genetics, psychology and physiology Anna will explain how love evolved as a form of biological bribery, that it is both a universal and highly personal experience, that love is the greatest factor in our health and longevity and that as humans we are lucky to be able to experience love with so many people and beings including dogs, gods, lovers and friends. Love sits at the centre of what it is to be human. FIND OUT MORE & BOOK YOUR TICKET ALL ONLINE EVENT TICKETS INCLUDE: Live lecture lasting 60 minutes including speaker Q&A  On-demand access to a recording of the talk and Q&A for 12 months Bonus New Scientist content articles and video content relevant to the talk topic FIND OUT MORE & BOOK YOUR TICKET Facebook Twitter Instagram This email has been sent to submitpostforlive@gmail.com UNSUBSCRIBE from the New Scientist Events emails   MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT to select which emails you receive PRIVACY POLICY CONTACT US   Disclaimer This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) ("Intended Recipient") to whom it is addressed. It may contain information which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this message or any of its content by any person other than the Intended Recipient may constitute a breach of civil or criminal law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended Recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible.   We and our third party service providers may use cookies and other web technologies in conjunction with this email. These technologies are used to understand activity with this email and on certain portions of our website. This enables us to improve our site, your experience on our site, and the offerings that we may provide to you. If you do not want these technologies placed on your device, please opt-out of receiving emails from us. Copyright New Scientist Registered Office: New Scientist, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5TT Registered in England under Company No. 10644366 Australian mailing address: PO Box 2315, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012, Australia Registered in Australia under ABN 22 621 413 170