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[Mathematics] Logarithmic perception - Master - 05-27-2015
Logarithmic perception
Logarithmic perception
Quick Question: What's halfway between 1 and 9?
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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If you're like me, you answered "5," which is (approximately) the right answer. But if you've got a 6-year-old kid on hand, try asking him or her. According to a recent study, most little kids will answer "3," as will many people in non-literate cultures. And as it turns out, there's a solid evolutionary reason why, that guess makes sense. Watch the video to find out. (Skip to 7:30 if you can't wait!)
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RE: [Mathematics] Logarithmic perception: - Eclipse - 05-27-2015
Well thank god someone made another post in this section.
OT: Vsauce is amazing. And that video just blew my mind...