The brain processes information at a very low rate: just ten bits per second, which is surprisingly slow compared to sensory data intake.
Every moment, we are extracting just ten bits from the trillion that our senses are taking in and using those ten to perceive the world around us.
Human thinking can be seen as a form of navigation through a space of abstract concepts, reflecting our ancestors' need for survival in a slower environment.
The 10 bits per second are needed only in worst-case situations, as our surroundings often change at a much more leisurely pace.
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