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Watching too much porn shrinks men’s brains and makes them stupid – apparently
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| 29 May 2014
| Matt Payton
Posted on 05/30/2014 12:42:10 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
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To: Slings and Arrows
Let’s assume the researchers chose this area to study because they had some previous experience with, and exceptional interest in, the phenomenon they chose to study. Let’s assume, as well, that someone among the lead researchers had to understand the subject matter well enough to lead a discussion about the choice of material the study subjects were to watch, and then review the material in detail to make sure it met strict research criteria. (Only such a prospective study, BTW, would be likely to prove causality, not mere correlation.)
If so, we can assume that these researchers had shrunken striatum as well, and that their research, therefore, must have been conducted by men who were stupid.
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posted on
05/30/2014 7:04:44 AM PDT
by
dagogo redux
(A whiff of primitive spirits in the air, harbingers of an impending descent into the feral.)
To: Slings and Arrows
When on the Free Republic recent comments sidebar, this article shows as:
Watching too much porn shrinks mens
Panicked, I clicked on the link, only to find it is the BRAIN that is shrunk.
I have no use for my brain, so, I am relieved.
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posted on
05/30/2014 7:08:05 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(Early 2009 to 7/21/2013 - RIP my little girl Cathy. You were the best cat ever. You will be missed.)
To: Slings and Arrows
Really? I’d say bottle service.
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posted on
05/30/2014 7:43:08 AM PDT
by
RichInOC
(No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
To: Slings and Arrows
Hey I recognize that kitty. It’s Lazamacat!
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posted on
05/30/2014 9:21:07 AM PDT
by
Enterprise
("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
To: Sherman Logan
Yep
And as long as we have had IQ Tests women have scored lower than men on average
Though just this year some journalists claim that is no longer true
Its not just brain size.
Any “given” in the animal kingdom considered a determinant in humans which offends modern notions about race or gender or culture will be ignored or considered inapplicable
By the very same folks who consider all aspects of evolution to be the gospel
Pick and choose science
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posted on
05/30/2014 10:17:48 AM PDT
by
wardaddy
(we will not take back our way of life through peaceful means.....i have 5 kids....i fear for them)
To: Slings and Arrows
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posted on
05/30/2014 10:21:07 AM PDT
by
Hoffer Rand
(Bear His image. Bring His message. Be the Church.)
To: wardaddy
So watch porn; become like females.
Look out feminists, there is another study to get your briefs or boxers in a wad.
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posted on
05/30/2014 10:23:03 AM PDT
by
rollo tomasi
(Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
To: rollo tomasi
I prefer to watch females.
Porn is better than nothing for frustrated guys but a poor substitute
And indicates a voracity inherent in felines....which in reality is elusive
Probably how most women feel who watch porn actors and then glance at hubby’s Willie..lol
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posted on
05/30/2014 10:33:24 AM PDT
by
wardaddy
(we will not take back our way of life through peaceful means.....i have 5 kids....i fear for them)
To: wardaddy
AFAIK, male and female IQ has always showed a very nearly identical average.
However, males have a shorter and wider bell curve. IOW, there are many more male geniuses and idiots, while females are more often average.
If you have evidence to the contrary, I’d like to see it.
To: Sherman Logan
Read Richard Lynn’s finding....yes....what you say is true but he finds 5 point difference in the mean
Its easy to Google
But let’s be honest...like other hot topics...science will rarely touch this sort of stuff except to refute it
Like now....they alter IQ tests and women do better....so now its a fact women are smarter....cause it suits them
I just like to go on facts...whether they suit me or not
In fact...empirical observation is a pillar of conservatism...not wishful thinking to suit this illusory era of humanity we live in
My original note was the hypocrisy over brain size...in relation to body
Scientists discount that in humans but not animals
Its dishonest
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posted on
05/30/2014 12:09:12 PM PDT
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wardaddy
(we will not take back our way of life through peaceful means.....i have 5 kids....i fear for them)
To: wardaddy
Its dishonest.Not if there is actual evidence that brain size in humans is not directly related to intelligence. That is possible, but I haven't seen actual evidence to that effect.
To: patriot08
OT Slings..but just heard on TV that results of an extensive study prove cat lovers are smarter than dog lovers. LOLDo porn-watching cat lovers break even?
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posted on
05/30/2014 1:35:24 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: dagogo redux
If so, we can assume that these researchers had shrunken striatum as well, and that their research, therefore, must have been conducted by men who were stupid.Quite a bit of research is. Women too.
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posted on
05/30/2014 1:36:12 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Lazamataz
I figured you were their test subject.
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posted on
05/30/2014 1:36:40 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Enterprise; Lazamataz
Hey I recognize that kitty. Its Lazamacat!You're outed, dude.
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posted on
05/30/2014 1:37:35 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: wardaddy
And indicates a voracity inherent in felines....which in reality is elusiveNever seen a cat in heat, have you?
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posted on
05/30/2014 1:39:14 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Slings and Arrows
Leave it to Slings to come up with such a clever reply. LOL
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posted on
05/31/2014 1:56:48 AM PDT
by
patriot08
(NATIVE TEXAN (girl type))
To: patriot08
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posted on
05/31/2014 2:28:39 AM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Slings and Arrows
Slings, don’t you ever sleep either? :)
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posted on
05/31/2014 2:33:44 AM PDT
by
patriot08
(NATIVE TEXAN (girl type))
To: patriot08
Of course - during class.
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posted on
05/31/2014 3:07:55 AM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
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