The Origins and Evolution of Writing Systems
By
Olivia Thayer
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The article explores the origins and evolution of writing systems, highlighting how they are a relatively recent development compared to spoken or signed language. It provides insights into the diversity of writing systems and their shared features across languages.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor many of us, being able to communicate in writing might feel like a fundamental part of using language, but writing actually emerged much more recently than expressive (spoken or signed) language.
People have been communicating for thousands of years, but writing systems are a more recent innovation.
Writing got its start thousands of years ago. See how much it’s changed since then!
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