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SadLaser t1_iyb91co wrote

Maybe literally, but the whole point of the comment is to imply you don't need a brain to do the task. Obviously, literally, you need a brain to be alive so you may as well change your thought to "need brain for living" and leave it at that.

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Volume999 t1_iyccz6v wrote

I think op means that it takes a brain to see that it does not take a brain to do the task

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SadLaser t1_iyd5al2 wrote

But that doesn't hold up. If the "brainless" individual completed the task, they're going to be aware that they were able to do it. And they probably aren't under the impression that Mensa is awaiting their membership.

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TheBravan OP t1_iycmp07 wrote

Thank you.......^(^kinda ^proving ^my ^point...)

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