✗ The myth everyone repeats
The average person only uses 10% of their brain capacity and could unlock superhuman abilities by accessing the other 90%.
✓ What is actually true
Brain imaging studies show that humans use virtually all parts of their brain daily, and even during sleep, all brain regions show some activity. Even small brain damage affects function significantly, proving we rely on our whole brain. The 10% myth likely originated from misinterpretations of early neuroscience research.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources
- 10 Percent Brain Myth - NIHPRIMARY
- Snopes: 10 Percent BrainREFERENCE