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What does it mean?
Humanity is inseparable from imitation; we become human by copying others.
In plain terms
We become human by imitating other humans.
What can you take from it?
Recognize imitation as a core part of learning.

Where it applies

  • education
  • cultural transmission
  • skill acquisition

Putting it to work

  • model behavior
  • learn through observation

Questions to consider

  • When does imitation become creativity?

Another view

Imitation alone does not guarantee originality.

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