Reinterpreting behavior: A human specialization?

Reinterpreting behavior: A human specialization?

Tomasello et al. argue that the “small difference that made a big difference” in the evolution of the human mind was the disposition to share intentions. Chimpanzees are said to understand certain mental states (like intentions), but not share them. We argue that an alternative model is better suppo...

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