Well, Charlie old boy, it is like this:
In order for the brain to be so large and powerful, and for us to be as adaptable as we are, we are born without most synaptical connections. The brain only connects (and disconnects) them selectively based on what is required in the environment.
Posted By: Steve in Holland on August 24th 2011 at 15:38:45
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