Does a Bigger Brain Make You Smarter?

01/10/25 • 9 min

It’s tempting to think that the bigger the brain, the smarter the person—but the answer isn’t that simple. Let’s dive into the science of brains, intelligence, and whether size really matters.

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I Wonder Podcast - Does a Bigger Brain Make You Smarter?

Transcript

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Hey there , curious minds , welcome to another episode of I Wonder , the show where we explore the questions you've been wondering about . Today's question comes from Jason . Jason asked "does a bigger brain make you smarter ? " What a brain question , Jason . It's tempting to think that the bigger the brain , the smarter the person , but the answer isn't that simple . Let's div