Recursion is the ability to put together small parts into a larger chunk, and then use that chunk as a part in yet another structure and to continue this process iteratively. In this way, we are able to build the elaborate structures of sentences and paragraphs from a limited set of words. Another key feature of the human brain is the ability to make predictions, including predictions about the results of its own decisions and actions. Some scientists believe that prediction is the primary function of the cerebral cortex, although the cerebellum also plays a major role in the prediction of
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