Language is more Important than we think

We often take language for granted. However, it is one of the most fundamental reasons why we humans (or Sapiens, to be specific) have grown to the position we are in.

The ancient language was similar to that of animals' call. They comprised of a limited number of syllables and each "call" meant something different. For example, Langurs give out a characteristic call when a predator is close by so that the deer can be cautious. "Careful, Lion!" is what the monkey perhaps means by giving out a shrill tone.

However, the limitation is that the amount of information that a single call could convey was limited. 

This is where Sapiens had a great advantage. 

A study shows that a maximum of 150 individuals on average can form a group and cooperate without internal conflicts. Source:- The Royal Society. 

However, modern-day humans form large communities, counting up to billions, and still stay and cooperate together, pretty much. Why?

Language.

Language helps propagate common "myths" and beliefs, which results in trust among large communities. I should be more specific, COMPLEX language helps propagate common "myths" and beliefs, which results in trust among large communities. You are more likely to trust a person of the same nationality or religion or region and the likes, rather than a stranger.

The preceding image is that of a Neanderthal man alongside a Sapien. Physically, a Neanderthal man could easily overpower a Sapien. However, scientists speculate that Sapien bands overpowered Neandethral bands, and perhaps the reason why they went extinct.

Thanks to Language, we could form larger bands and groups to fight against competing humans or animals.

It also helps propagate common beliefs and imagination to fellow humans, which leads to trust and companionship.

 Thus, our more advanced and complex language enables us what is not possible for Langurs cautioning the deer.

"Careful, Lion towards your right around 10 metres away, seems to be sleeping!" 

This is my third blog on the internet and I am totally new to the system so please bear with me while I learn about the basics of blog writing. My future editions of writings will be uploaded on this site every Friday, so subscribe to be the first to read them.