Dr. Wynne stated that it serves to share the experience. Mr. Drew asked if computers have consciousness. Dr. Wynne replied that without community there would be no consciousness. Dr. Terrace observed that language sustains experience. Before language there is acknowledgement of momentary perception.
Language helps to sustain it so that the experience can be acted on.
Dr. Terrace also suggested that if a baby has theory of mind labels accelerate the process. In this case, words are not necessary - just joint awareness. Dr. Wynne countered that theory of mind only develops at 3 years. A participant asked about people who experience no emotion due to brain damage. Dr. Wynne explained that we cannot draw much from brain damage.