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Ep67 "How did human brains get runaway intelligence? "

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

Exploring Literature and Cognitive Effort in Reading

The chapter delves into the concept of literature as a low bandwidth form of communication where readers actively participate in creating the artistic experience. It compares reading a book to watching a movie, emphasizing the cognitive effort required to translate written words into mental imagery. Additionally, the discussion touches on the evolution of teaching in primates and humans, challenging assumptions about teaching behaviors in different species.

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