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timtyler comments on Subject X17's Surgery - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: timtyler 30 December 2010 09:36:22PM *  3 points [-]

Since intelligence is highly beneficial in any environment, the mutation would spread throughout our population.

Pah! Someone should look at the energy and nutrient demands of a running brain, compare with paleolithic calorie and nutrient sources - and then reconsider this point.

Comment author: HonoreDB 30 December 2010 09:47:11PM 1 point [-]

A side effect of increased nutritional requirements falls under my objection 4.

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