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The human advantage
A New Understanding of How Our Brain Became Remarkable
Book • 2016
Suzana Herculano-Houzel's "The Human Advantage" offers a groundbreaking perspective on human brain evolution.
The book challenges traditional assumptions about brain size and intelligence, emphasizing the crucial role of neuron count.
Herculano-Houzel meticulously details her research on brain cell numbers across various species, revealing surprising findings that reshape our understanding of human cognitive capabilities.
The book explores the energetic constraints on brain development and the impact of cooking on human evolution.
Ultimately, "The Human Advantage" provides a compelling narrative of human exceptionalism grounded in scientific data and innovative research methods.
The book challenges traditional assumptions about brain size and intelligence, emphasizing the crucial role of neuron count.
Herculano-Houzel meticulously details her research on brain cell numbers across various species, revealing surprising findings that reshape our understanding of human cognitive capabilities.
The book explores the energetic constraints on brain development and the impact of cooking on human evolution.
Ultimately, "The Human Advantage" provides a compelling narrative of human exceptionalism grounded in scientific data and innovative research methods.
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#487 Suzana Herculano-Houzel: The Evolution of the Human Brain, and Darwin's Descent of Man
