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Ep68 "What if our brains worked a trillion times faster?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Speed Disparity Between Human Brains and Computers

The chapter delves into the phenomenon of persistence of vision and how our brain processes visual information faster than we can perceive, leading to the creation of motion illusions. It also discusses the immense speed difference between human brains and computers, highlighting how machines can perform trillions of operations per second, far exceeding human capabilities. The discussion extends to high-frequency stock market trading where computers utilize algorithms to make rapid trading decisions, showcasing the significant disparity in speed between human traders and computerized systems.

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