Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Daniel Everett is a linguist, anthropologist, and author best known for studying the Pirahã people and their language in the Brazilian Amazon. https://daneverettbooks.com SPONSORS https://qualialife.com/danny - Get 50% off & save an extra 15% with the code DANNY. https://livemomentous.com - Use code DANNY for up to 35% off. https://takeultra.com - Use code DANNY for 15% off. https://superpower.com - Use code DANNY at checkout for $50 off your membership. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS https://daneverettbooks.com *NEW* DJP MERCH https://dannyjonespodcast.com Get paid to make clips from the show: https://discord.com/invite/dannyjones FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Linguistic Training for Missionaries & Ancient Languages 08:50 - The Pirahã People & Training to Survive in the Amazon 17:40 - Lost Ancient Cities of the Amazon 21:24 - Homo Erectus, Early Language & the Oldest Structure Discovered 32:51 - Bicameral Mind Theory & Where Language Lives in the Brain 38:34 - Polyglots, IQ & Language Intelligence 42:14 - Noam Chomsky's Theory of Language & Universal Grammar 48:49 - Memory Capacity of the Pirahã 53:36 - Dark Matter of the Mind & Theory of Culture 01:02:56 - Teaching the Pirahã About Jesus 01:07:46 - Tithing & Biblical Generosity 01:17:30 - How Much Pastors Should Get Paid 01:20:11 - Pirahã's Questions on Jesus & Why Daniel Became Atheist 01:27:52 - Pirahãs Don't Believe in Gods or Afterlife 01:33:45 - Fear of Death & Pirahã Lifespans 01:37:01 - Pirahãs Change Their Names Over Time 01:43:23 - When Daniel Questioned & Abandoned His Faith 01:50:02 - Pirahã Medicine, Drugs & Sex Habits 02:00:24 - LSD, Mind Expansion & Religion 02:07:06 - Uncontacted Tribes Kill White People on Sight 02:13:22 - Daniel's Relationship with Noam Chomsky 02:17:13 - Fine Line Between Genius & Crackpot 02:27:34 - Pirahã's Reaction to Technology & Telepathic Communication 02:37:08 - The Deceit of Written Texts 02:43:58 - Cannibalistic Tribes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices