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Were European Upper Paleolithic folks smarter than some modern Europeans because they had a larger brain size than some modern Europeans?
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Larger cranial capacity (cc) does not always equate to larger skull size.
Australian Aborigines on average have low cc, yet their skulls are the largest and thickest. Their brains are not big, they have thicker bone around their skull.
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Note that this article focuses on evolution of white people.
End of the Evolution - Did We Reach the Limit of the Brain Power?
Another subject of brain capacity restriction is called Atlas Subluxation. Atlas is C-1 vertebra, the first vertebra that directly supports the human skull. The fact that C-1 supports the whole scull gave it a name Atlas, the name after Greek mythology giant that supported the whole world on his shoulders.
Basically, the subluxation of the atlas is the medical condition where the first vertebra is slightly twisted and dislocated. This medical condition is known to the official medic expert, but it is poorly explored and is never treated. This condition is considered inoperable and non treatable by any way. This is where the official medicine stops ( at least currently ).
So what is the problem with atlas subluxation? The C1 vertebrae contain several openings for vital organs. The middle one is where the spinal cord is coming through. The other two are for the vertebral aortas that supply the brain. The subluxation or dislocation of C1 causes pressure to the spinal cord and to the vertebral aortas. Obviously, this medical condition is limiting the blood flow and pressuring the nerves. In other words, it limits the capacity of the human brain and the whole being. It is sad but true that atlas subluxation is common for the majority of people. Some subluxations are caused from the injuries. Other theories claim that most of the people are born with subluxation.
Obviously, the brain function and the brain capacity depend on many factors. Probably it is not all about anatomy limitation etc. The science should explore other fields as well such as meditation, brain wave therapy and atlas subluxation treatment.
Scientists believe that human brain has reached the development maximum, where no further progress is possible. This thesis is based on the fact that human brain requires a lot of energy and oxygen. Further increase of mental abilities and intelligence apparently cannot be achieved, due to anatomic limitation of human brain.
The Cambridge University scientists analyzed the brain structure, in order to find out how much energy is consumed by its cells. The brain needs a lot of energy in order to function. The brain potential is limited by the level of energy that can be provided through the blood stream. This reflects to the overall brain performance. These facts are based on research of Simon Lauhlin, the professor of neurobiology.
The other scientists’ claims that network of neurons within brain is developed at maximum and cannot be developed any further. They also support the idea that this network needs additional energy that cannot be provided. Therefore, it is not likely that we could become smarter.
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But white Americans are always being lampooned in the UK for being stupid. I would say that Crush Black Lies is a twat, as is Anglo with his shitty BTEC.
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quote:Originally posted by claus3600: But white Americans are always being lampooned in the UK for being stupid. I would say that Crush Black Lies is a twat, as is Anglo with his shitty BTEC.
Yes, Albinos in the U.S. south and west, do seem to be the most delusional Albinos of all. But I don't attribute that to brain size, rather that is a consequence of poor education, ignorance of what the world is really like, and a misunderstanding of pass successes.
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