
Prologue: The (Very Simple) Story of the Human Brain ~ Suzana Herculano-Houzel
On Humans
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Rethinking Brain Size and Intelligence
This chapter explores the complexities of brain size relative to cognitive abilities, challenging the idea that a larger brain equates to higher intelligence. It introduces innovative methods for counting neurons in the brain, aiming to reshape our understanding of brain evolution and the significance of neuron quantity over mere size.
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