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Linked to the development of fine motor skills necessary for speech, it likely played a role in the advancement of complex language.

Enables nuanced understanding and transmission of culturally relevant information.

Facilitates the spread of successful communicative practices and social learning across generations.

Serves as a foundation for later speech, essential for establishing early social connections.

Allows more efficient processing of spoken language, leading to quicker decision-making and action.

Suggests there's an optimal window for language learning, reflecting an evolutionary adaptation for early environment learning.

Allows for complex idea expression and the development of tools, culture, and social systems.

Conveys emotional context and social cues, which enhances bonding and group dynamics.

Enhances linguistic input to infants, promoting language development and aiding survival through stronger caregiver bonds.

Complements verbal communication and enhances the interpretative quality of social interactions.

Improves social interactions and group cohesion by understanding language context and intent.

Enables adaptation of speech patterns to different contexts, increasing the likelihood of mating and collaboration opportunities.

Supports efficient language processing, providing a cognitive advantage in survival and reproduction.

Argues that hand gestures preceded vocal speech, aiding in hunting and tool use, which are critical for survival.

Language structures are shaped by the environment, aiding survival by encoding relevant spatial and social information.

Facilitates communication within a social group, allowing more effective coordination and cooperation.

The complexity of language adapts to social group size and structure, facilitating the management of intricate social networks.