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Illustrating continuity between linguistic and non-linguistic human communication and expression
1Independent Researcher martinstehberger@gmail.com.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|February 17, 2023
Summary
This commentary explores how poker illustrates the link between verbal and non-verbal communication, supporting theories on human expression evolution. It highlights the presumption of relevance in communication contexts.
Area of Science:
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Linguistics
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Theories on the evolution of human communication and expression.
- The role of context in interpreting communicative acts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the continuity between linguistic and non-linguistic communication using poker examples.
- To support Heintz & Scott-Phillips's evolutionary account of human expression.
- To examine the presumption of relevance in communication.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of communication dynamics within the game of poker.
- Application of theoretical frameworks from evolutionary psychology and linguistics.
Main Results:
- Poker provides clear examples of integrated linguistic and non-linguistic communication.
- The presumption of relevance is observable and significant in poker interactions.
Conclusions:
- Poker scenarios support the continuity of human expression and communication evolution.
- Understanding communicative acts requires considering both verbal and non-verbal cues, alongside contextual relevance.
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