What we call language is something more specific than communication. Language is about sharing what's in our minds: stories, opinions, questions, the past or future, imagined times or places, ideas. It is fundamentally open-ended, and can be used to say an unlimited number of things. So what does language mean for humanity, and how did we come to have it? Michael Corballis investigates. [Directed by Biljana Labovic, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Michael Corballis: Evolution's great mystery: Language

Evolution's great mystery: Language

The transformation from gestural to spoken language could be humanity's pivotal leap, shaping complex thought and culture.

Humanity's mastery of articulate speech, not just language, might have been the key driver behind our species' dominance.

Language transcends mere communication; it's a bridge to share our innermost thoughts, from unreal visions to concrete realities.