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Each neuron connects to ~10,000 others both ways

Each of the 86 billion neurons receives input from on the order of 10,000 different neurons and sends output to 10,000 yet different neurons, which is why describing the brain may be possible but understanding it is another matter.

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Jeff Lichtman

Evidence Quote

each of them is receiving input from on the order of 10,000 different neurons. And each of them are talking to 10,000 yet different neurons on the output.

Source

298 | Jeff Lichtman on the Wiring Diagram of the BrainSean Carroll's Mindscape
Created: 6/13/2026, 12:30:16 AM

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