It may be active, but maybe it's just dozing off in some people. This notion seems firmly rooted in popular culture despite many efforts to debunk it. It was the basis of the movie Lucy, which depicted what supposedly would happen if a person actually used all 100% of her brainpower. It has been used to justify belief in pseudoscientific psychic powers and is a tacit assumption in many self-help programs designed to “unleash” untapped human potential.
Studies found that this misconception (hereafter called the 10% Myth) is one of the most prevalent misconceptions among the public. More concerning is the finding by that about 50% of primary and secondary teachers across different cultures also endorse the 10% Myth.
So what is it? Are you banging on all cylinders at all times? I doubt it, especially based on some of the comments you leave. (only kidding).
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Dunno about you, Giusepp', but I have to use no less than 99% of my brain or the other half would die of boredom. (Oblique Hat Tip to Yogi Berra!)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of anyone getting shot in the head and saying, "I'm sure glad that hit the 90% of my brain I don't use."
ReplyDeleteMy mind is frequently in Akron, making tires.
ReplyDeleteNow maybe most people run at 10% efficiency, which would explain a lot about people in general.
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