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April 12, 2026Open Access

The Number Instinct: A Systematic Meta-Analysis on the Innate Perception of Quantities in Humans and Animals

Juan Moises De la Serna

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Key Points

To investigate the innate ability of humans and animals to perceive numerical quantities through meta-analysis.
Conducted systematic review of existing literature
Synthesized findings from multiple studies
Analyzed cognitive abilities in both humans and animals
Evidence supports innate numerical perception across species
Quantitative abilities are shown to be similar in humans and various animals
Findings indicate a potential evolutionary link in cognitive processes

Implication

Meta-analysis reveals innate perception of quantities in humans and animals, suggesting shared cognitive abilities.

Abstract

Scientific Meta-Analysis: The Number Instinct: A Systematic Meta-Analysis on the Innate Perception of Quantities in Humans and Animals

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Juan Moises De la Serna (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ddd99ae195c95cdefd6f2a https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19522100

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