Lucie Wolters
@luciewolters.bsky.social
PhD student in Cognition at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem: https://www.arnonlanguagelab.com/. Interested in language evolution, cultural transmission, language learning/acquisition. MSc in Evolution of Language and Cognition, Edinburgh University.
Excited to share this paper, and grateful to be part of the team behind it :)
Origins of language, one of humanity’s most distinctive traits, may be best explained as a unique convergence of multiple capacities each with its own evolutionary history, involving intertwined roles of biology & culture. This framing can expand research horizons. A 🧵 on our @science.org paper.🧪1/n
What enables human language? A biocultural framework
Explaining the origins of language is a key challenge in understanding ourselves as a species. We present an empirical framework that draws on synergies across fields to facilitate robust studies of l...
www.science.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Excited to share this paper, and grateful to be part of the team behind it :)