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Two parallel neural ectoderm progenitors contribute to the developing brain

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meindnoch · 1789805461 · focus · HN ↗
Fun fact: 80% of the brain's neurons are in the cerebellum, not the cortex.
In other words: only <20% of pur neuron budget goes to higher cognition (thinking, language, seeing, hearing). 80% is spent on motor skills.
1. keeda · 1789828126 · focus · HN ↗
  Oh, so Moravec’s Paradox is not really a paradox, it’s just an illusion! ;-)

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