Nature's Numbers
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The Origins of Mathematical Understanding in Primates
Exploring the primitive number sense in monkeys and humans through an experiment, this chapter uncovers the ratio-dependent and approximate nature of numerical representation. It delves into the brain's two distinct number mechanisms - the approximate number system for large sets and subitization for precise tracking of small sets - shedding light on how number understanding evolved in primates and humans.
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