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Old 18th August 2001 | 16:39
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Grainger
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'Fraid not guys.

Neuronal activity in the brain consists of electrical impulses generated by flow of sodium and potassium ions across neuronal membranes.

For sure the ions are travelling at far far less than the speed of light

Neuron firing rates are typically milliseconds so unless your brain is 300 kilometres across you haven't got a leg to stand on so to speak.
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