Theory of Intelligence:

[HT_Bob]

Here's a good one, Cliff from "Cheers" on The Theory of Intelligence:


'Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the heard 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. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer/wine etc eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.'

****BERP****

 

[stinkynuts]

The analogy does not hold. The number of brain cells is fixed. After brain cells are destroyed by alcohol, they are never replaced by new ones, let alone superior ones.

 

[peeler_feeler]

But if you agree than brain plasticity exists than you can improve your brain even if brain cells are destroyed.

 

[peach]

meh .. we only use 0.05 % of our brains anyways

 

[HT_Bob]

The analogy does not hold. The number of brain cells is fixed. After brain cells are destroyed by alcohol, they are never replaced by new ones, let alone superior ones.

Tuff Crowd.


****BERP****

 

[Hangman]

Tuff Crowd.


****BERP****

Old joke. Try again with something funny.

 

[capncrunch]

meh .. we only use 0.05 % of our brains anyways

Horseshit.

Ask anyone who's suffered any sort of traumatic brain injury that's affected even less than 5% of their brain. The consequences can be catastrophic.

 

[hairyfucker]

meh .. we only use 0.05 % of our brains anyways

0.05% ? I guess some of us use significantly less than others.

 

[CapitalGuy]

The analogy does not hold. The number of brain cells is fixed. After brain cells are destroyed by alcohol, they are never replaced by new ones, let alone superior ones.

Dude, your sense of humour needs recharging.

 

[onthebottom]

I thought that was pretty funny, and a reason to ban speed limits and guard rails....

OTB

 

[snowleopard]

The analogy does not hold. The number of brain cells is fixed. After brain cells are destroyed by alcohol, they are never replaced by new ones, let alone superior ones.

What if I try steroids?

 

[landscaper]

Tuff Crowd.


****BERP****

Real tough crowd

maybe its time to start the danceing girls?

 

[fuji]

The analogy does not hold. The number of brain cells is fixed. After brain cells are destroyed by alcohol, they are never replaced by new ones, let alone superior ones.

Nerd.

 

[great bear]

Yes Dr Crane

I'm going home now. Cheers!

 

[pencilneckgeek2]

Yes Dr Crane

Lilith ?

 

[Noir]

Maris?