Does Brain Size Determine Intelligence?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between brain size and intelligence, specifically referencing a study that suggests a correlation between smaller size and higher intelligence. Participants explore the implications of this study while sharing personal anecdotes and humor.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reference a study claiming that smarter individuals tend to have smaller sizes, prompting questions about the validity and source of this study.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding personal size measurements, with one participant stating they are 19 cm, leading to jokes about intelligence and size.
  • Several participants express skepticism about the study, requesting links to the original research and dismissing non-scientific sources.
  • One participant mentions a claim related to testosterone levels and intelligence, attributing it to a Nobel Prize winner, but struggles to provide supporting evidence.
  • There is a playful tone throughout, with participants making light-hearted comments and jokes about the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of the study or its implications. There is a mix of skepticism, humor, and curiosity, with no clear agreement on the claims made.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the existence and credibility of the study mentioned, with some noting that links to supporting evidence are missing or unavailable.

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This discussion may interest individuals curious about the relationship between physical attributes and intelligence, as well as those who enjoy humorous exchanges in scientific debates.

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Bigger brain, smaller...

so there was a study that said the smarter you are, the smaller you are too.

so my question to all you smart people is, how big are you? I am 19cm

(please answer in cm)
 
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EternityMech said:
so there was a study that said the smarter you are, the smaller you are too.

Could you post a link to that study please??
 


micromass said:
Could you post a link to that study please??

there was a group of researchers that examined intelligence, there was a youtube video on it but its down now. hold up ill find it.
 


EternityMech said:
im 19cm

If that study is correct that would make you the smartest person on earth.
 


Vague, controversial... Trolling?
 


We need to wait for the OP to post that mainstream scientific study, and no, The Onion or Cracked.com doesn't count. :-p
 


Evo said:
We need to wait for the OP to post that mainstream scientific study, and no, The Onion or Cracked.com doesn't count. :-p

Don't discriminate against onions :cry:
 


micromass said:
Don't discriminate against onions :cry:
aww, come here you big onion {{{{hug}}}}
 


disregardthat said:
If that study is correct that would make you the smartest person on earth.

I believe he means smaller in the pants...
 
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pergradus said:
I believe he means smaller in the pants...

A 19 cm waist is pretty small, but, yeah, he'd still be taller than 19 cm.
 
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That would explain so much...
 
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Those studiers whom published a story like these is a smarthead.
 
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Poor women.
 
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EternityMech said:
so there was a study that said the smarter you are, the smaller you are too.

so my question to all you smart people is, how big are you? I am 19cm

(please answer in cm)

hmmm interesting premise. I guess this means i am pretty damn stupid :-p
 
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Well there was a group of researchers under or working with Dr. Watson Noble prize winner. and one of them wrote in his book that bigger penis = more testosterone = lower IQ. i can't find any of the links or vids they were taken down sorry guys.
 
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EternityMech said:
i can't find any of the links or vids they were taken down sorry guys.
Say it isn't so!
 
  • #17


This isn't Big Foot Forums. Link or it didn't happen.
 
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If the OP can find the study, we can re-open the thread.
 

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