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Why sugarcane farmers think more clearly after harvest

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Being broke isn't a character flaw; it is a relentless, exhausting cognitive tax. Researchers found that Indian sugarcane farmers scored significantly higher on IQ tests after their harvest than before it. When you are trapped in poverty, rationing every single penny aggressively drains your prefrontal cortex. It turns out that having money literally gives you the mental bandwidth to make better choices.

Why sugarcane farmers think more clearly after harvest
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