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This myth began when a psychologist reported that they had isolated the functions representing 10% of the human brain. Regions like Broca's area, Wernicke's area, the amygdala, and the hippocampus-to name but a few-are all areas that perform highly specialized functions. It just so happens that approximately 10% of the brain's precise functioning is known to us (yet that is not to say that the other 90% does nothing).
Lesioning the Broca's area will result in the losing the ability to speak (called Broca's aphasia), while lesioning Wernicke's area will disrupt language comprehension.
Unfortunately, the reporter at the time didn't fully understand or failed to interpret the findings accurately. What followed was the report that humans only use 10% of their brains.
However, this report is completely untrue. The other 90% of the brain is certainly being used, we just don't understand how exactly. No scientist can point to a diagram of the human brain and show you were dreams are stored. Nor can they pinpoint where memories are kept, or where the olfaction (smell) lives. However, we dream, remember to pick up milk, and can smell the difference between our lovers and someone else's without fail.
A good analogy is to compare the brain with a car engine. If you car's top speed is 200 mph, and you drive it going 20 mph, you aren't using 10% of your engine. If all cylinders are firing, then you are most certainly using 100% of your engine. This very much equates to the human brain. Whether you are dreaming, reading, or just lounging in front of the TV like a vegetable, you are always using 100% of your brain.
Believe me, this sounds like a good answer... but, it just can't be this simple (if you don't believe what i said, then just look at the concluding paragraph of the last guys/girls answer and try to figure out why it should be this simple).
I think that this is because we only use10% of our brains to THINK. We, of course, would have the abilities of the 5 senses as well but, I don't think that we should underestimate the power of the brain. This is because, what if, by some way we could use the other percent, that's left over, to our thinking power or something deeper than that. I don't really know much, for I'm 17, but I do know that we have to think deeper in order to solve this.
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE... why is this? Maybe because we just need to learn a little more to fully understand why it is that way and how it is that way... which in the end will help us find the answer to what we need.
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∙ 13y ago
The idea that humans only use 10% of their brain is a myth. We actually use all parts of our brain, just at different times and for different functions. Our brain is constantly active, even during tasks that may not require conscious effort.
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∙ 13y agounfortunately you can't it is a disability we all have, but then some people can only use less then 10% and these are people with mental retardation. Although if you watch less TV, stop using calculators, and stop looking things up like your doing now you will be using more of your brain than most people.
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Do people with synesthesia use more of their brain?
There is no scientific evidence suggesting that people with synesthesia use more of their brain than those without it. Synesthesia is believed to involve cross-activation between different areas of the brain, rather than an overall increase in brain activity.
What precentage of brain power do humans use?
We really have no accepted definition of or way to measure "brain power" so it is hard to say what the maximum possible power is or how much of that people use. No credible neuroscientist holds with the 10% dogma. By almost any reasonable measure we use more than that.
What percent of the brain do humans use?
Humans use 20% of there brain capacity Humans use 100% of their brain. Their brain is not just used for cognitive thinking. It is used to regulate hormones and body systems constantly even while you sleep.
How much of the brain is used at once?
It is a common myth that humans only use 10% of their brains, but in reality, the brain is constantly active and different regions are involved in various tasks simultaneously. While certain functions may require more brain activity than others, it is safe to say that the majority of the brain is engaged in different activities throughout the day.
Which is not an effect of frequent marijuana use on the brain?
There have been no confirmed effects on the brain caused by marijuana other than increased oxygen to both hemispheres. Also, the brain is covered in things called cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoids are only found in marijuana and human breast milk.
Should your mind be in use more than 10 percent?
It is, The 10% use of the mind/brain is a myth.
How does David Blaine do his magic tricks?
"he uses more than ten percent of his brain." they actually proved on mythbusters that you do use more than ten percent of your brain. i think that it's illusions, but only some of it. idk about alot of it.
What percent of your brain is used for senses?
We only use about 5 percent of our brain for senses. Research has shown that we do not use 100 percent of our brains. About 10 percent of our brain is not used.
How can we use more than 10 of our brain?
You cannot. You have only one brain so you can use at most 1 of your brain!
Is Albert Einstein use more percent of his brain then other scientist?
All are 100% even me. All because someone knows how to do something better doesnt mean you use less. If he were to have a xbox in front of him i would be better than him at it doesnt mean i used more brain percentage
What percent of teens use electronics more than an hour?
80 percent
What percent of Einstein's brain did he use?
40 - 60 percent
What percent of the brain do you use?
Only about 10%.
Does a genius use more of his brain than the average man?
yes
Do people with synesthesia use more of their brain?
There is no scientific evidence suggesting that people with synesthesia use more of their brain than those without it. Synesthesia is believed to involve cross-activation between different areas of the brain, rather than an overall increase in brain activity.
What percentage of the brain does a dolphin use?
A dolphin uses about 20 percent of the brain.
How could you use more than 20 percent of your brain?
The idea that "you only use 10% of your brain" is meant only as a metaphor, emphasizing that all of us have potential for much greater intellect than we give ourselves credit for. In reality 100% of the brain has active neurons firing impulses all the time, so a percentage figure is always some kind of misleading hype.
