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Quote by Steven Pinker

“Evolution is an indispensable component of any satisfying explanation of our psychology.”

Quote by Steven Pinker

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Steven Pinker is a renowned cognitive psychologist, linguist, and author. His research focuses on language, cognition, and human behavior, particularly the relationship between language and thought. Pinker is known for his in-depth research on the evolution of language and his contributions to the field of cognitive science. more

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