The Emergence Machine

Human Brain

abstract · biology · Level 10 · E8

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Emergence definition

A complex organ responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “human brain” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Human L5 (requires)
    The human brain is the complex organ responsible for processing information, controlling the body's functions, and enabling cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.
  • Brain L9 (requires) Biology sense
    The human brain is the complex organ responsible for processing information, controlling the body's functions, and enabling cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.