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The Trouble With Zero

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Exploring the Neuroscience Behind Numbers and the Concept of Zero

This chapter explores the neuroscience behind numerical perception, with a particular emphasis on the concept of zero and human understanding of nothingness. It examines how specific neurons in the brain respond differently to various numbers, shedding light on cognitive implications related to our interpretation of quantity.

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