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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. mr_toad · 1789941281 · focus · HN ↗
  > In other words: only <20% of pur neuron budget goes to higher cognition (thinking, language, seeing, hearing). 80% is spent on motor skills.
  Probably why robotics is harder than making a language model.

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