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If you're a fan of the anime "Dr. Stone," you've undoubtedly marveled at the intelligence and mental fortitude of the show's main character, Senku. He spent 3,700 years in petrification, a state of mental isolation that would turn 99.999999% of people into sludge. However, Senku kept himself sane and conscious the entire time. His mental fortitude is nothing short of supernatural, but it's also why the show is so captivating.

But is it possible for someone to achieve Senku's level of intelligence, or would they go insane before reaching it? Let's take a closer look.

During his petrification, Senku's simultaneous focus on counting and thinking allowed him to train his brain in parallel processing, potentially reaching a higher level of cognitive ability beyond what is typically achievable in a normal lifetime. Parallel processing is impossible for humans to do consciously, but our subconscious can. For example, when we're driving, our subconscious takes over and drives for us. If Senku spent all that time going over everything, it's possible he compartmentalized everything to his subconscious, which would explain how he can count on the back of his head naturally, even while sleeping.

However, it's important to note that achieving Senku's level of intelligence is unrealistic. While it's possible to become a genius and memorize a ton of formulas and methods, Senku's memory is unbelievable. He has a perfect memory of methods for making pharmaceuticals and physical or chemical compounds, something even the most intelligent pharmacists today would need to use Google for instructions on how to make. It's hard to fathom how one person can remember so much.

Another aspect of Senku's intelligence that's impossible for a human brain to possibly harness is his age. When he was just a child, he constructed a fully-functioning rocket. Even if a child dedicated their entire education to astrophysics, their own brain development would become a barrier to their understanding.

Senku's weaknesses also balance out his intelligence. He's not perfect and has made mistakes in the show, such as when he mistakenly assumed that carbon filaments would function properly in a vacuum tube. Despite his weaknesses, he's still an impossible genius.

Senku specializes in various fields, including pharmacy, biology, engineering, mental math, and astrophysics. It's impressive to see how much he knows and how he utilizes his knowledge to survive in the world he's in.

However, it's important to note that achieving his level of intelligence is impossible for a human brain to handle. In conclusion, while we can admire Senku's intelligence and mental fortitude, it's important to recognize that achieving his level of intelligence is unrealistic. Our brains have limits, and while we can strive to become geniuses in our own right, we can never match Senku's supernatural brainpower. Nonetheless, his intelligence and ability to utilize it to survive in his world make for an entertaining and captivating anime.