t is also VERY important to consider that many cognitive neuroscientists seek funding by making somewhat misleading and fanciful claims simply because what they really wish to study is so banal finding the required funds to research is near impossible. — I like sushi
You forgot: "bravery" in combat....one of the defining features of adulthood is the diminishment of impulsiveness...leading to... — Enrique
I think rather than "rationality", a more general and appropriate category would be "pragmatic mental action", because it would include:If this is a valid assessment, it suggests that rationality is inextricably bound to physiological structure, and these structures are in some measure constraining. — Enrique
the pre-frontal cortex, a uniquely human brain region located at the base of the forehead that is correlated with personality and long-term planning, — Enrique
When excitatory chemicals flood the brain, immature pre-frontal connectivity disengages from behavior, resulting in a generally less nuanced, micromanaged form of emotion-laden decision-making and awareness of personal consequences. If this is a valid assessment, it suggests that rationality is inextricably bound to physiological structure, and these structures are in some measure constraining — Enrique
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