What reason do we have for calling language evolution "the hardest problem in science", and how do we propose to solve it?

Edinburgh Celebrates Darwin (audio)

Darwin Across Disciplines - Language Evolution: the hardest problem in science? by Prof April McMahon & Dr Simon Kirby

2009 marked the bicentenary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of 'On the Origin of Species'. The University hosted a year of lectures, exhibitions and activities to celebrate the bicentenary.

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Edinburgh Celebrates Darwin (audio)