In his book The Gap: The Science of What Separates Us from Other Animals, Thomas Suddendorf studies the six traits that separate us from other species — language, mental time travel, theory of mind, intelligence, culture, and morality. Suddendorf argues that at the rudimentary level, there are many animals that manifest at least some of these traits, such as communication and cooperation. Viewed in isolation, therefore, these domains do not account for human beings’ unique success. Instead, Suddendorf posits that…
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