How fast is the speed of thought? | Seena Mathew | TED-Ed Animation

In the TED-Ed animation “How fast is the speed of thought?” Seena Mathew tells us about the speed of thought and how it relates to the hardware of the brain, specifically neurons. Mathew explains how neurons transmit signals and factors that determine how quickly we can think, such as the length of the axon, number of neurons involved, and distance the signal has to travel. She explores a hypothetical scenario where someone’s thoughts could potentially win a race against an arrow, but also acknowledges the complexity of different types of thoughts and the processing time required for them. This engaging TED-Ed animation touches on mental wellness and how the quality of our thoughts are connected to our behavioral health.