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Essays on brain research

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Mar 7, 2025ACX

Why Should Intelligence Be Related To Neuron Count?

Scott investigates the correlation between intelligence and neuron count, exploring various theories before suggesting that more neurons allow for less polysemantic (overlapping) representations of concepts.

10 min read 1,533 words

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May 9, 2017SSC

Links 5/17: Rip Van Linkle

A Links post presenting various news items and articles, ranging from cultural curiosities like the multiocular O to scientific findings about brain sex differences and genetic research, along with commentary on current events and politics.

23 min read 3,478 words

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