Sapiens Questions and Answers
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What does the author of Sapiens mean by "an imagined order" and how does it relate to language functions?
The author of Sapiens uses the term "imagined orders" to refer to concepts that exist because of language and that would not otherwise exist. These imagined orders are important because they make...
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What are the two central functions of language in Sapiens, and what types of communities do they create?
Two functions Harari highlights are the telling of myths and gossip. Communicating abstract thought and passing on histories through the telling of myths allowed Homo sapiens to learn from their...
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What two types of communities are described in Sapiens?
The two types of communities that were created according to Sapiens are a community that recognizes shared traits and values and the need for communal interdependence and a community that involves...