The Theory of Intelligence
Posted: 07 Apr 2009, 23:18
> I don't think I've ever heard the concept explained any better than
> this.
>
> 'Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only
> move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is
> the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This
> natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general
> speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular
> killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain
> can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know,
> excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it
> attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular
> consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain
> a faster and
> more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always
> feel smarter after a few beers.'
> this.
>
> 'Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only
> move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is
> the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This
> natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general
> speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular
> killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain
> can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know,
> excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it
> attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular
> consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain
> a faster and
> more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always
> feel smarter after a few beers.'
