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Does one need to be relatively super intelligent (to a human that is average) to make a significant contribution to the world of theoretical physics ie something on the same caliber as Relativity?
chill_factor said:Note that 2 standard deviations above average is "top 5%" and 3 standard deviations is "top 2.5%".
Direct caliper measurements were made both from Einstein's brain and from the control brains. Other measurements were made from calibrated photographs. We measured baseline values for overall dimensions of the brain, including variables for which there are published data (e.g., weight, corpus callosum size); measures involving parietal regions important for visuospatial cognition and mathematical thinking; and, for comparison, measures of frontal and temporal regions. Statistically significant differences between Einstein and the control group were defined as those measures at least 2 SDs from the control mean.
Theoretical physics is a branch of physics that seeks to explain natural phenomena and make predictions about the universe using mathematical models and theoretical frameworks.
The study of brains is important in theoretical physics because it helps us understand the cognitive processes and neural networks involved in complex mathematical and theoretical thinking. This can provide insights into how scientists develop and test theories.
The brain processes complex theoretical concepts through a combination of cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, and reasoning. These processes involve the activation of specific neural networks and the integration of information from different brain regions.
Yes, studying the brain can help advance theoretical physics by providing a better understanding of how the brain processes and assimilates complex theoretical concepts. This can lead to the development of new approaches and methods for studying theoretical physics.
Yes, there have been many notable scientists who have studied the connection between brains and theoretical physics, including Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and Roger Penrose. Their work has contributed greatly to our understanding of the brain's role in theoretical physics.