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This chapter draws some conclusions from the computational and mathematical models of emergent symbolic communication systems reported in the earlier chapters. It also strongly pleads for a stronger interaction between linguistics and other human sciences studying similar issues.
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Steels, L., Loreto, V. (2010). Modeling the Formation of Language in Embodied Agents: Conclusions and Future Research. In: Nolfi, S., Mirolli, M. (eds) Evolution of Communication and Language in Embodied Agents. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-01250-1_16
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