Steven Pinker

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Hear psycholinguist Steven Pinker outlining the evolution of several unique traits in humans as compared with other species

Listen to psycholinguist Steven Pinker speaking about the “cognitive niche” in early modern human evolution

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Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,

Which Religion Is the Oldest?

Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)

All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained

NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.

10 Great Sports Rivalries

Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.

Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?

Statue of Nostradamus

Nostradamus and His Prophecies

Steven Pinker: Media

Canadian-American psychologist

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Hear psycholinguist Steven Pinker outlining the evolution of several unique traits in humans as compared with other species

Hear psycholinguist Steven Pinker outlining the evolution of several unique traits in humans as compared with other species

Psycholinguist Steven Pinker outlining uniquely human traits.

Video: © World Science Festival (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

Listen to psycholinguist Steven Pinker speaking about the “cognitive niche” in early modern human evolution

Listen to psycholinguist Steven Pinker speaking about the “cognitive niche” in early modern human evolution

Psycholinguist Steven Pinker discussing early modern humans' “cognitive niche” in...

Video: © World Science Festival (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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