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Editorial
September 5, 1939
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
A light-hearted editorial marvels at the human brain's remarkable structure as described by physiologists, but expresses greater amazement at the mind's frequent failures, noting some people's apparent lack of intelligence and humanity's tendency to impose uniformity on nature's diversity.
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THE PUZZLING BRAIN
The human brain is a remarkable structure, according to physiologists, who ought to know what they are talking about.
We are naturally amazed at the functions of the human mind. How it works is far beyond our ken. Gray matter, white matter, and all, is a mysterious combination of results.
Yet, when we reflect upon the human mind and its workings, we do not find ourselves as amazed over the workings of the brain as we are over the failure of the mind to perform its job.
There are some people (many of whom you undoubtedly know) whose acts indicate an entire lack of brains. Certainly there is little outward evidence that the convolutions are deep enough for the job at hand.
Nature made people different; man tries to make them alike.
The human brain is a remarkable structure, according to physiologists, who ought to know what they are talking about.
We are naturally amazed at the functions of the human mind. How it works is far beyond our ken. Gray matter, white matter, and all, is a mysterious combination of results.
Yet, when we reflect upon the human mind and its workings, we do not find ourselves as amazed over the workings of the brain as we are over the failure of the mind to perform its job.
There are some people (many of whom you undoubtedly know) whose acts indicate an entire lack of brains. Certainly there is little outward evidence that the convolutions are deep enough for the job at hand.
Nature made people different; man tries to make them alike.
What sub-type of article is it?
Science Or Medicine
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Human Brain
Mind Functions
Human Failings
Brain Structure
Satirical Observation
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mysteries Of The Human Brain And Mind's Failures
Stance / Tone
Amused And Ironic Reflection
Key Arguments
The Human Brain Is A Remarkable Structure Per Physiologists.
Functions Of The Human Mind Are Amazing But Mysterious.
Greater Amazement At The Mind's Failures Than Its Successes.
Some People Act With Apparent Lack Of Intelligence.
Nature Creates Diversity, But Humans Seek Uniformity.