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#129 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works

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The Intelligence Spectrum

This chapter compares the human brain with those of other species, emphasizing the diverse manifestations of intelligence. It highlights the unique adaptations of various creatures, revealing how human capabilities in social coordination and communication intertwine with similar traits in other vertebrates. The discussion encourages a reevaluation of the perception of the human brain as the pinnacle of intelligence, focusing instead on the shared structural features and the powerful influence of ideas in shaping human experiences.

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