I probably only use like one tenth of my brain, then.
I cannot listen and do anything else at the same time.
It is impossible for me.
I cannot listen and do anything else at the same time.
It is impossible for me.
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I don't even use half.
just keep nodding and going 'oh yeah' at regular intervals.
the missus is the same when I'm explaining to her why Gordon's HEV suit is so important
just keep nodding and going 'oh yeah' at regular intervals.
the missus is the same when I'm explaining to her why Gordon's HEV suit is so important
Half a brain is way more than I expected would be used for listening, considering all the things involved in coordinating the functions of a living creature.
The right side of the brain is also responsible for a lot of emotional functions if I'm not mistaken. So this study could imply that men are generally concerned with facts when listening, while women have more of a balance between facts and feelings.fix-the-spade said:
Take that how you will internets.
Duh, indeed. "Women are more emotional" seems like as good an explanation as any for the result. Men are capable of communicating without their right hemispheres being shocked into stimulation, so whatever women are using it for - while potentially beneficial - can't be strictly necessary.TheNamlessGuy said:
Anyway, they were being read a novel in the experiment, so the results are starker than they would be in real life. Men aren't bricks, they do have emotional responses for things that they feel somehow involved in. I'm guessing that if you told a guy that his wife/girlfriend was cheating on him the right side would flare up more.
I subscribe to the magazine that wrote this article and they fucking rocks
OT: 8 year old science has finally proved that I've been right all this time!!!
[small]Interesting that Google translate, translated it almost perfect...[/small]
OT: 8 year old science has finally proved that I've been right all this time!!!
[small]Interesting that Google translate, translated it almost perfect...[/small]
I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you, I was too busy watching the game. Now go get me a beer.
I'll admit, when I'm engaged in something else, having someone (male or female) trying to get my attention and carry on a conversation with me is an exercise in futility. But captive-audience? I'm listening. To suggest otherwise is BS.
I'll admit, when I'm engaged in something else, having someone (male or female) trying to get my attention and carry on a conversation with me is an exercise in futility. But captive-audience? I'm listening. To suggest otherwise is BS.
Sorry, I didn't read the entire text. I suppose it is because I am a man, and we men know when to ignore crap.
Did you know that there were many debates over same-age suffrage where politicans would actually bring forth arguments stating women have smaller brains and therefore mature at a later age?
Did you know that there were many debates over same-age suffrage where politicans would actually bring forth arguments stating women have smaller brains and therefore mature at a later age?
I would listen to that. I happen to like Nathaniel Hawthorne. But put on The Horse Whisperer, and you can expect to flatline that man's brain activity. They'd be dragging him downstairs to the morgue.dmase said:
But you present an interesting argument: perhaps the subject matter was more interesting to the female than the male. Maybe they should test using various sound clips to see what the change in brain activity looks like across subject matter. (I'd bet that you're right; sports discussion will most likely show higher levels of brain activity in men than women, while a novel or something would show the reverse.) I'd like to see what my brain would look like under this experiment, since just about any incoming information sparks my imagination.
Well, think about it this way. Using your entire brain for something would be like composing a letter whilst using every key on your keyboard at once. You use seperate parts for different things, so that's about it.
