What our language habits reveal

How is it that human beings have come to acquire language? Steven Pinker's introduction to the field includes thoughts on the evolution of spoken language and the debate over the existence of an innate universal grammar, as well as an exploration of why language is such a fundamental part of social relationships, human biology, and human evolution. | Big Think

What does it mean to have—or not have—free will? Were the actions of mass murderers pre-determined billions of years ago? Do brain processes trump personal responsibility? Can experiments prove that free will is an illusion? @Bill Nye The Science Guy, Steven Pinker, Daniel Dennett, Dr. Michio Kaku, Robert Sapolsky, and others approach the topic from their unique fields and illustrate how complex and layered the #freewill debate is. | Big Think