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I'm not sure I understand his hypothesis. Language also lets us simplify things into symbols, and then operate upon them more efficiently. Not only can you teach me to better peel a banana, but in doing so, you might have helped me solve another problem I've been having, like skinning rabbits or something. I see language as a multiplier of knowledge.So we only need to be smart enough to understand and use the cognitive tools created by our most intelligent outliers.