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From the Vault: The Origins of Numeracy

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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What if I Didn't Have the Numbers?

In this episode, we look at the role of numeros and number sense in humans' ability to manipulate numbers with their brains. What part is just there already in the brain, without any education what ever? And what part, if any, is a product of culture? Is something that was invented at some point in history and has to be learned? Yes? We will also discuss animals.

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