Evolution

[Paulie]

I think it's supposed to be how many synapses that are in the brain that determines intelligence, not the brain size.

A clear case of how Woman win again Men.

As I recal reading, woman have smaller volume, but theirs are much much more densely packed (plus they can do that trick of having ALL their emotions available at all times, while men have only half dozen or so at one time, and takes us 20 minutes or so to switch around, except for fear.)

Girls WIN Girls WIN

[josh w.]

Just so my view is clear. A few empirical reviews concluded that there was a weak correlation between brain size and measures of intelligence. Correlation does not imply causation. On the other hand a meta-analysis is a summary of studies rather than a single isolated finding. Only further research can help explain a consistent empirical finding. I think the most recent empirical review was by McDaniel--- poor choice of title selected to make a point ("Big Brain People Are Smarter..." in the 2005 edition of the journal "Intelligence"). McDaniel agrees that a finer analysis is needed, e.g. studies of grey matter or specific brain structures. However in his review he concluded that there was insufficient research to justify statements about more specific aspects of the brain.

[PDHOTLEN]

bottom line: descendants

The old saying that the meek shall inherit the earth might also apply vs. the smart guys win.

Some of us lackadaizical types prefer to just let the smart guys go out and get themselves killed.

[Eki]

The old saying that the meek shall inherit the earth might also apply vs. the smart guys win.

Some of us lackadaizical types prefer to just let the smart guys go out and get themselves killed.

True. It's wise to get someone else to go and try if the ice is thick enough or if there are any mines ahead.

[Fronk]

Switch feelings...

having ALL their emotions available at all times, while men have only half dozen or so at one time, and takes us 20 minutes or so to switch around, except for fear.

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except for fear

...and for sex.