The article explores the phenomenon of private speech of children. The article targets a critical link between play and learning in communication between adults and children that appears to be overlooked by educational researchers. Dr. MacLean establishes the biological and social relationship between play and learning. His explanation for how the brain evolved is a basis for understanding nonverbal behavior, emotional and rational brain processes.
MacLean views play as one of the guiding principles of mammalian evolution.
Consequently, its role in human socialization may be crucial. West examines the effects of learning disabilities on the lives of famous visual thinkers including Einstein and Edison. West cites neurological research that shows an association between visual talents and verbal difficulties. According to West, new developments in computer technology point to a shift toward increased use of visual approaches to information analysis throughout our economy, in time affecting the fundamental nature of both education and work. Kauffman, a MacArthur Fellow based at the Santa Fe Institute establishes a basis for understanding the nature of life-and learning.