Why have the evolution compromised with the brain?

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The discussion centers around the evolutionary development of brain size among different species, particularly in comparison to Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. Participants explore the implications of brain size on social and survival aspects, as well as the environmental factors influencing brain evolution.

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  • One participant questions why brains among different species have not evolved to sizes comparable to Homo sapiens, suggesting that larger brains could enhance social and survival capabilities.
  • The same participant speculates that evolutionary pressures may have deemed larger brains as "too big" or "clumsy," potentially contributing to the extinction of Neanderthals.
  • Another participant counters that the brains of various species function adequately, questioning the assumption that human brains are at their maximum potential or need to be larger.
  • Concerns are raised about the speculative nature of the initial claims, with a call for scientific backing to support the arguments presented.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the necessity and implications of larger brain sizes, with some advocating for the potential benefits of increased size while others defend the adequacy of existing brain functions in various species. The discussion remains unresolved with no consensus reached.

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Participants highlight the lack of scientific evidence for some claims made, indicating a need for more rigorous exploration of the topic. The discussion reflects varying levels of understanding and willingness to engage with scientific research.

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As the thread: Why haven't the brain among different species developed in general to a size comparable to Homo Sapiens. And even though the brain among Neanderthal was considered to be bigger than Homo Sapiens, did the evolution considered that it was too "big" or too "clumsy" and the race died? Even though environmental factors and limits are definitive for the time span among species development, I think a bigger, more developed and advanced brain is both increasing social & survival aspects for a species, even though what species I'm referring to. Sure, there are limits for how big a brain can be since human anatomy demand a constant temperature , but wouldn't that "easy part" be adapted by the ambient environment? The nature has facilitated many obstacle for lifeforms around the world, why not the limitations for extended brain size? Or haven't the evolution "caught up" the time span?
/An biological Enthusiast.
 
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Gliese123 said:
As the thread: Why haven't the brain among different species developed in general to a size comparable to Homo Sapiens. And even though the brain among Neanderthal was considered to be bigger than Homo Sapiens, did the evolution considered that it was too "big" or too "clumsy" and the race died? Even though environmental factors and limits are definitive for the time span among species development, I think a bigger, more developed and advanced brain is both increasing social & survival aspects for a species, even though what species I'm referring to. Sure, there are limits for how big a brain can be since human anatomy demand a constant temperature , but wouldn't that "easy part" be adapted by the ambient environment? The nature has facilitated many obstacle for lifeforms around the world, why not the limitations for extended brain size? Or haven't the evolution "caught up" the time span?
/An biological Enthusiast.
The brains for different species seem to function just fine, why would they need to change? What makes you think that human brains are maxed out and that they need to be bigger/more advanced?
 
Why not?
 
Please don't dispute my statement in a negative way.
 
Gliese123 said:
Please don't dispute my statement in a negative way.
You've posted idle speculation, you have provided zero scientific facts to back up anything you've said.

You don't want people to question you or point out that your thoughts lack a scientific basis?

Then there is nothing to discuss.

Obviously you did not post with a desire to learn. Do some research on brains, there is a lot you can learn if you truly have a desire. After you have some facts, then you can repost specifc questions about those facts.
 
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