Ok, so does this increased myelinization somehow explain myopia? Is it pleiotropy (the genes that increase myelin sheath thickness increase incidence of myopia)? At least this myelin thickness thing might be influenced by a small enough set of genes that it could make it more likely, right?
And I know that the structure of the eye determines myopia, but along different lines: why would it matter how much of the occipital lobe is heritable? I mean, it's visual processing, right? Are there really that many gradations of visual processing ability? Or is it just the speed at which the brain processes visual stimuli (and things like saccades and whatnot that I guess could influence at least the ability to learn, if not intelligence per se).
I'm skeptical. It's seems an oversimplification that faster neural impulse speed idicates greater intelligence. Efficiency in this one area is hardly the only factor, and it doesn't really define what "intelligence" is.
@Grey_Area: In that case, in Taiwan it would be Young-Js. Here in San Jose, you might as well install it at the Great Mall right next to the Hot Topic.
While I freely hold young earthers and other anti-science types in contempt, this is one field of study that gets very close to where I refuse to let my science get in the way of my own politics.
But I can freely admit my hypocrisy! That's gotta count for something!
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And I know that the structure of the eye determines myopia, but along different lines: why would it matter how much of the occipital lobe is heritable? I mean, it's visual processing, right? Are there really that many gradations of visual processing ability? Or is it just the speed at which the brain processes visual stimuli (and things like saccades and whatnot that I guess could influence at least the ability to learn, if not intelligence per se).
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I am going to save the world.
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I want one of these in every 7/11 or equivalent in the world.
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The smart people will use TOOLS to get to the porn, chocolate, and booze! Therefore there will be no bait for the stupid people!
I OUTSMRTED YOU!!!
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Check and mate.
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redneck/chav + redneck/chav = more stupid
smart + smart = more smart
some things in science are pretty clear.
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But I can freely admit my hypocrisy! That's gotta count for something!
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