the human mind and big numbers theme

The problem our brain has with comprehending very large numbers is featured. How does the radius of the universe compare with, say, the length of your nose?

Examples

Spock pointed out in tos2x19 "The Immunity Syndrome" how the human mind finds it easier to understand the death of one than the death of a million.

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tos2x19 minor Spock criticized McCoy for not properly comprehending the deaths of four hundred Vulcans.