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Humans are able to coordinate their actions with others from "summary" of A Natural History of Human Thinking by Michael Tomasello

Humans possess a unique ability to work together with others in order to achieve common goals. This coordination of actions is a fundamental aspect of human thinking and behavior that sets us apart from other species. This ability to collaborate with others is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and has played a crucial role in our survival as a species. From a young age, humans demonstrate a natural inclination to cooperate and coordinate their actions with others. This is evident in the way infants and young children engage in joint activities with their caregivers and peers. Through shared activities such as playing, working, and communicating, individuals learn to understand and anticipate each other's intentions, leading to successful coordination of actions. The ability to coordinate actions with others requires a unique set of cognitive skills, including the ability to understand and interpret the actions and intentions o...
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    A Natural History of Human Thinking

    Michael Tomasello

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