The idea that humans only use 10% of their brain is a popular myth. In reality, we use virtually all parts of our brain.
Key Points:
- Neuroscience research shows that almost every region of the brain has a known function.
- Brain imaging techniques like fMRI and PET scans demonstrate activity across the entire brain, even during simple tasks.
- Different tasks activate different areas, but over the course of a day, nearly 100% of the brain is engaged.
- The brain is energy-intensive, using about 20% of the body's energy, which wouldn't make sense if 90% were unused.
Summary:
We use 100% of our brain -just not all at once. The brain is highly efficient, with different parts working together depending on the activity. If you'd like, I can share more about how specific brain regions function or debunk other common brain myths!
