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dgrant ◴[02 Nov 15 16:09 UTC] No.10492622[source]▶

Can someone explain this for someone like me with no education in biology or psychology?

Sadly that may be impossible. Metaphors are limited - the understanding gained is always flawed and rarely actionable.

A better question is, how much education in biology and psychology is needed to appreciate these findings?

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1. nitrogen ◴[02 Nov 15 18:26 UTC] No.10493866[source]▶

This is an interesting point and reminds me of the difference between technical and verbal understanding:

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