New book looks at what language is and where it came from

Language is something we might take for granted, but it’s no secret we have a greater ability to tell stories and offer explanations than any other species. Why is this, and where did language come from? In his new book,’The Truth About Language’, Michael Corballis asks these questions to try unpack the complex subject that is language. Adam Jacobson catches up with the University of Auckland psychology professor to learn more.