Caltech: Lesion Mapping of Cognitive Abilities Linked to Intelligence

April 7, 2017March 11, 2009 by Brian Wang

Here is a 12 page pdf with supplemental information to the research paper on “Lesion Mapping of Cognitive Abilities Linked to Intelligence”. They identified the parts of the brain that are used for verbal comprehension, perceptual organization, working memory and processing speed. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) assesses a wide range of cognitive abilities …

Chinas 2008 and Future Economy

April 7, 2017March 11, 2009 by Brian Wang

China ended 2008 with a GDP of 30.1 trillion yuan, which is $4.4 trillion at current exchange rates 6.84 to 1 USD. Japan’s GDP for 2008 was 510.2 trillion yen [@98 yen to 1 USD this is $5.2 trillion.] Japan’s GDP dropped at an annual pace of 12.7 percent in the October-December, 2008 period. Japan …