Language and Communication with Thom Scott-Phillips

Language and Communication with Thom Scott-Phillips

What do the lindy hop, ostensive communication, and the evolution of language all have in common? Thom Scott-Phillips! In this episode, we discuss if language is an adaptation, why art museums have that certain vibe, the theory crisis in the behavioral sciences, the state of scientific publishing, and why Thom loves the lindy hop.

More about Thom Scott-Phillips:

https://www.thomscottphillips.com/

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