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The Royal Society: The origins of numerical abilities

Speakers: Leading international researchers – programme available at https://royalsociety.org/~/media/events/2017/02/numerical-abilites/dm0317-schedule4.pdf
Date: 20 - 21 Feb 2017
Venue: The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG
Type: Scientific discussion meeting Fee: Free to attend; £20 per day for optional lunch

The Royal Society: The origins of numerical abilities - Scientific discussion

Humans possess numerical abilities and have invented cultural tools to use them efficiently; but many other creatures, from insects to primates, have in the past decade been found to possess numerical abilities, possibly descended from a common ancestral form. Therefore, when we acquire numerical competence, for example in school, we build upon a specific inherited cognitive foundation. 

Please see the schedule of related sessions via the link below.

https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2017/02/numerical-abilities/

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