Do we talk because we think, or think because we talk?

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Humans have developed language to communicate, not to improve thought, according to an international perspective piece. Whether language is required for complex thought is an area for debate, so to clarify this the researchers reviewed previous research on the role of language, including studies of people with aphasia, a disorder affecting language and communication. The experts argue current research shows all tested forms of thought exist independently of language, which means language likely developed more for sharing our thoughts with others.