| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Neal Stephenson | Synaptic Plasticity | Optogenetics | Synaptic plasticity is like the secret sauce of learning and memory, tapping into the brain's own Jedi-like ability to adapt and evolve, which is just way cooler than flipping neural switches with optogenetics. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Optogenetics | Connectome Mapping | Optogenetics is like having a light switch for neurons, making it a game-changer for studying brain functions on-the-fly. |
 | Socrates | Glial Cells | Optogenetics | Glial cells are the unsung heroes of the brain, keeping everything running smoothly while optogenetics is cool but still mostly a research tool. |
| Lonnie Johnson | Optogenetics | Mirror Neurons | Optogenetics is like having a remote for the brain, letting us flip neurons on and off like a light switch for precise control, which is totally mind-blowing for neuroscience. |
 | Doogie Howser | Neuroplasticity | Optogenetics | Neuroplasticity is like the brain's superpower to rewire itself, making it all about natural adaptability and recovery, whereas optogenetics is cool but more like a high-tech intervention. |
 | Grace Hopper | Synaptic Plasticity | Optogenetics | Synaptic plasticity is like the brain's way of beefing up its own gym routine, while optogenetics is a cool tool but more like a fancy gadget. |
 | Stephen Hawking | Glial Cells | Optogenetics | Glial cells rock, as they're the unsung heroes of the nervous system, supporting and modulating neuron functions, which is essential for our brain's ability to process the universe. |
 | Richard P Feynman | Synaptic Plasticity | Optogenetics | Synaptic plasticity's got the timeless charm of natural adaptability, while optogenetics is just the new kid on the block with some cool gadgets. |
 | Marie Curie | Hebbian Learning | Optogenetics | Hebbian Learning rocks because it's all about how neurons naturally get wired together through experience, which is like the ultimate brain hack. |
 | Galileo | Optogenetics | Connectome Mapping | Optogenetics is like having the cheat code for controlling brain activity in real-time, which is way cooler than just mapping connections. |
 | Larry Page | Optogenetics | Default Mode Network | Optogenetics is like having a cheat code for the brain, letting us switch neurons on and off with precision, while the Default Mode Network is just one part of the game's background noise. |
 | Doc Brown | Optogenetics | Mirror Neurons | Great Scott! Optogenetics lets us control neurons with light, opening up futuristic possibilities in brain research! |
 | The Brain | Optogenetics | Glial Cells | Optogenetics is like the Jedi mind trick of neuroscience, letting us control neurons with light, which is just way cooler and revolutionary for brain research. |
| Neal Stephenson | Glial Cells | Optogenetics | Glial cells are like the unsung heroes of the brain, doing the less flashy but crucial maintenance work that keeps the neural networks running smoothly. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Connectome Mapping | Optogenetics | Mapping the mind's wiring with Connectome Mapping is like unveiling the blueprints of the brain, giving us a foundational map to innovate upon. |
| Marie Curie | Optogenetics | Place Cells | Optogenetics is like the coolest remote control for neurons, letting us flip brain circuits on and off with the flick of light—way more interactive than just mapping out where you are with place cells. |
 | Claude Shannon | Glial Cells | Optogenetics | Glial cells are the unsung heroes of the brain, supporting neurons and playing key roles in maintaining homeostasis and protecting the central nervous system, which makes them essential for overall brain function. |
| Claude Shannon | Optogenetics | Brain Waves | Optogenetics is like having a high-precision laser scalpel for brain research, while brain waves are more like a blunt instrument. |
 | Jensen Huang | Hebbian Learning | Optogenetics | Hebbian Learning is the OG way our brains wire up, making it a classic in understanding how we learn, while Optogenetics is cool and all but it's more of a lab trick for now. |