I read in the paper paper today of a hypotheses on the ascent of man. It suggested modern humans were able to leave the African continent and move to Asia — getting past those pesky Neanderthals –due to…
“the emergence of some social or behavioral advantage — like the perfection of the faculty for language” (source: NYT 1/28/11)
If you think about it, it’s quite logical. If spoken language (beyond signing and guttural grunts) might be responsible for the “out of Africa” movement and huge evolutionary change, then what might the Internet bring in terms of geopolitical evolution? A global language, a global governance, peace in the Middle East? I’m not talking tomorrow, I’m thinking 1,000 – 10,000 years out.
Help me here, comment with your thoughts? Peace!