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The Lazy Genius: Why Smart Brains Use Less Energy

The Lazy Genius: Why Smart Brains Use Less Energy

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We often imagine that high-level thinking requires the brain to work at maximum, burning capacity. In reality, neuroscience shows that highly intelligent brains are actually models of supreme efficiency. This episode explores the Neural Efficiency Hypothesis, revealing how a perfectly paved prefrontal cortex allows top-tier problem solvers to burn less energy while doing heavy mental lifting.
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