Human Brain & Intelligence: Their Secrets and Wonders
CHAPTER 3
Discussion
The discussion aim to answer the inquiries listed in the statement of the problem. The essence of these answers will help readers to anticipate the structure of what will follow.
The following are the questions that the researchers aim to work out:
1. What is unique about human brains?
We, humans pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our brain. It is unique from other species mainly because of its size and its ability to think. Its difference in size to other animals is very obvious because as a larger animal, we need a bigger brain to run our bodies. It also contains unique structures and patterns of organization that causes our intelligence. Human brain compares, synthesizes, analyses and generates ideas which can then be tested for legitimacy. It can think through and interpret into action complex ideas is what distinguishes our species from animals.
According to Shakira Karipineni (2000),
"During human evolution, our forebrain became larger as our cerebral cortex increased in size. This means it had to become more folded to fit inside the skull. This gives the outside of the human brain its 'walnut' appearance. Humans have a larger cerebral cortex relative to the rest of the brain than any other animal. The cerebral cortex handles many of our unique skills, like language and problem solving."
The folds of the brain are also called Gyri. Inside these Gyris were millions of neurons, which are accountable for the transmission of information from the senses to the brain. And having more folds, or Gyri, makes you more intelligent.
According to Dr. Katie Lynne Garnett (2011),
“It is sort of survival of the most elaborate. This would strongly suggest, but not prove, some kind of divine design. Human brain-folds are a great, clever idea that sent creation down a very interesting path, perhaps down the rabbit hole itself. Science suggests
Discussion
The discussion aim to answer the inquiries listed in the statement of the problem. The essence of these answers will help readers to anticipate the structure of what will follow.
The following are the questions that the researchers aim to work out:
1. What is unique about human brains?
We, humans pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our brain. It is unique from other species mainly because of its size and its ability to think. Its difference in size to other animals is very obvious because as a larger animal, we need a bigger brain to run our bodies. It also contains unique structures and patterns of organization that causes our intelligence. Human brain compares, synthesizes, analyses and generates ideas which can then be tested for legitimacy. It can think through and interpret into action complex ideas is what distinguishes our species from animals.
According to Shakira Karipineni (2000),
"During human evolution, our forebrain became larger as our cerebral cortex increased in size. This means it had to become more folded to fit inside the skull. This gives the outside of the human brain its 'walnut' appearance. Humans have a larger cerebral cortex relative to the rest of the brain than any other animal. The cerebral cortex handles many of our unique skills, like language and problem solving."
The folds of the brain are also called Gyri. Inside these Gyris were millions of neurons, which are accountable for the transmission of information from the senses to the brain. And having more folds, or Gyri, makes you more intelligent.
According to Dr. Katie Lynne Garnett (2011),
“It is sort of survival of the most elaborate. This would strongly suggest, but not prove, some kind of divine design. Human brain-folds are a great, clever idea that sent creation down a very interesting path, perhaps down the rabbit hole itself. Science suggests