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Andy Dong

This exploration investigates the interconnections between language, design, and genetics in understanding human uniqueness. It focuses on how language fosters social groups for survival, while design allows adaptation to the environment. The study examines cognitive abilities related to social cognition and the creation of symbolic language and material design. Additionally, genetic neurodevelopmental disorders, such as FOXP2 mutations and Williams syndrome, provide insights into language processing and design abilities. Research paths include bioinformatics to identify genetic links to these facets of humanity.

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Andy Dong

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  1. Language, design, genetics Andy Dong

  2. ( some theories of what makes humans unique ) Language (to create social groups to support survival) Design (to adapt the world to suit our survival) Social cognition (to know the intentions of others)

  3. ( theory ) The creation of symbolic (language) and material (design) works may likely be part of genetic traits supporting a set of semiotic abilities non-specific to language

  4. ( background ) Genetic neurodevelopmental disorders affecting language 1) Abnormal speech behaviour due to mutations in FOXP2 2) Persons with William’s syndrome exhibit unusual social disinhibition and colourful language 3) Persons with autism experience a severe language learning delay

  5. ( background ) William’s syndrome

  6. ( what we want to study ) What is/are the genetic link(s) to the human faculty of design?

  7. ( what you can research ) Artificial agents or robots trained to design under specific genetic neurocognitive disorders

  8. ( what you can research ) Bioinformatics search for constellation of genes associated with language and by extension design

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