10-2g2c1 Symbols are universal. Being arbitrary and contingent means it can represent anything, and do everything.
10-2g4 Cultures and languages are reflexive
- Language is not the only tool by which we construct knowledge, values, ways of behaving.
- But it is the most important, even as it itself is shaped by culture.
- Imitation is crucial. But not quite enough for cultural transmission.
10-2g1f Imitation = limitation (imitation has limitation)