culture and cognition

How archaeologists are missing Pleistocene cultures

I propose a “Culture First” way of looking at ancient remains, instead of the “Culture Last” assumption so pervasive in the field.

Jul 24 •

John Hawks

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Understanding numbers as cognitive technology

The Whorf hypothesis says language shapes human thought. A small indigenous group with few number words puts the idea to the test.

Oct 9, 2022 •

John Hawks

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