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How many organs in the human body can in theory be replaced by synthetic ones? Which organs would be ranked hardest to easiest to replace?

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Can someone explain the reasons for why the big crunch theory is not considered the most likely scenario for how the universe will end?

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If it's true that the brain alone uses 25-30% of our calorie intake? How do they even measure that? And do smarter people or people who think more actively in general burn more?

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Can a person who would otherwise have died of dehydration survive longer if placed in clean water, even if they don't drink it?

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How much is proper water intake / hydration actually impacting the body's general health and immune system?

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If you lose an arm and a leg in an accident, would your body require less food and water since you have less bodymass to feed and maintain?

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If body heat escapes faster from the extremities, would a person left in the cold with fur boots, gloves and a warm hat freeze to death slower than a person with a fur coat and pants but nothing on the feet/hands/head?

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Is it in theory possible to clone or grow a human with a functioning brain and connect an AI to the brain's neural network?

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If heat escapes through the limbs and head and those are most important to keep warm, does that mean a guy with boots, gloves and a hat would survive longer than a person with pants and a jacket in the cold, despite the latter covering more surface area?

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Sorry if this question is controversial. But from an evolutionary perspective isn't what we call racism a perfectly natural response?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How many organs in the human body can in theory be replaced by synthetic ones? Which organs would be ranked hardest to easiest to replace?	180
Can someone explain the reasons for why the big crunch theory is not considered the most likely scenario for how the universe will end?	16
If it's true that the brain alone uses 25-30% of our calorie intake? How do they even measure that? And do smarter people or people who think more actively in general burn more?	15
Can a person who would otherwise have died of dehydration survive longer if placed in clean water, even if they don't drink it?	7
How much is proper water intake / hydration actually impacting the body's general health and immune system?	6
If you lose an arm and a leg in an accident, would your body require less food and water since you have less bodymass to feed and maintain?	1
If body heat escapes faster from the extremities, would a person left in the cold with fur boots, gloves and a warm hat freeze to death slower than a person with a fur coat and pants but nothing on the feet/hands/head?	1
Is it in theory possible to clone or grow a human with a functioning brain and connect an AI to the brain's neural network?	1
If heat escapes through the limbs and head and those are most important to keep warm, does that mean a guy with boots, gloves and a hat would survive longer than a person with pants and a jacket in the cold, despite the latter covering more surface area?	1
Sorry if this question is controversial. But from an evolutionary perspective isn't what we call racism a perfectly natural response?	1