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> What if a brain is just inherently slow when transmitting? I don't get that impression. That's the entire counterpoint. Maybe others can elaborate. Language
by vmception 6y ago
> What if a brain is just inherently slow when transmitting?
I don't get that impression. That's the entire counterpoint. Maybe others can elaborate.
Language is the slow bus.
- adampk 6y agoUser Illusion made the point that your consciousness can only ingest 40 bits/s. So the reason language is "slow" is because there is no reason to deliver information at a higher rate than people can ingest it. https://www.amazon.com/User-Illusion-Cutting-Consciousness-Penguin/dp/0140230122 https://www.amazon.com/User-Illusion-Cutting-Consciousness-P...