God Helmet: "The Controversial Device That Might Make You Feel the Presence of a Higher Power"
tag > Biology
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"Scientists discover never-before-seen brain wave after reading octopuses' minds"
"Similarity to patterns observed in the mammalian hippocampus [...] unique 2Hz activity, that were never reported in other animals."
"Octopuses may be terrifically smart because of this genetic quirk they share with humans"
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Samim's Conjecture of Scientific Controversy: "The more profound and groundbreaking a scientific theory, the more likely it'll be met with ridicule."
Samim's Observation of Scientific Innovation: Many of the most fascinating scientific discoveries briefly surface just to tease us, then vanish like a magician's trick.
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The belief that intelligence is exclusive to a specific level of complexity (animals/humans) is absurd. Consider the possibility of unconventional computation occurring on the scale of planets & galaxies. What other forms of collective, super-intelligent life are we overlooking?
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We are so much more than brains
While the human brain with its 86 billion neurons is fascinating, the human body with its 30 trillion cells is even more amazing. It's estimated to contain 39 trillion bacteria, which means we're only about 43% "Human". Our understanding of such complex ecosystems is very limited
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France’s baby bust - France was once Europe’s superpower, thanks above all to its enormous population. Its decline coincided with a collapse in its birth rate – now we know why.
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Typical sounds of different animals:
- Cow: Moooo
- Dog: Wow
- Cat: Miau
- Bird: Tschirp
- Human: The noise of billions of cars, airplanes, chainsaws & leaf-blowers
