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"Well ya see, Norm, it’s like this… A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest o
by alar44 5y ago
"Well ya see, Norm, it’s like this… A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That’s why you always feel smarter after a few beers.”
-Cliff Clavin
- nosianu 5y agoYou compare an effect of a randomly applied poison to one done by the brain itself acting specifically (the early age pruning). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synaptic_pruning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synaptic_pruning In any case, I see no differentiation in the previous comments between the cells, types of cells - neurons being only one type in the brain - and connections. Axons of neurons are quite substantial and are a large part of the brain mass, it isn't only about neurons at all. Glial cells are not only just "support" either. Example: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2019/07/29/frustrated-fish-reveal-glias-computational-role-in-motivated-behavior/ https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2019/07/29/frustrated-fish-... -- or https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894949/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894949/
- scyzoryk_xyz 5y agoIt’s a quote from the beer drinking postal worker character of the 70’s American TV Show “Cheers”…