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mr715

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3. I spent some time studying them.

Reply to Enter stage left (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 10:40 PM

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They lack a central nervous system, but they do have a surprisingly robust information processing core. They use many of the same neurochemicals we use.

I have a lot of respect for cnidarian neurobiology, even if they don't have a brain per se.

Now... people with brains that make stoopid decisions... thems the ones I worry 'bout.

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