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Do We Really Use Only 10% of Our Brain? The Biology Says Otherwise

Do we really only use 10% of our brains? No. And brain science proves it.

This myth has been repeated for over a century, fueled by self-help books, movies like Lucy, and misunderstood psychology quotes. But the biology is clear: you use 100% of your brain. Brain scans (fMRI and PET) show that every region of your brain is active throughout the day—even during sleep. Your brain consumes 20% of your body's total energy despite being only 3 pounds. If 90% was unused, evolution would have eliminated it millions of years ago.

The myth started when psychologist William James said humans use only a fraction of their mental potential—not their physical brain. It got twisted into the "10% brain" myth. But the reality is far more fascinating: even simple tasks like reading activate multiple brain regions simultaneously. And brain damage to even 5% of your brain can cause paralysis or loss of speech, proving that every part is essential.

This video breaks down the neuroscience, exposes the origins of the myth, and explains why using 100% of your brain is actually more incredible than the myth ever was.

Do humans only use 10% of their brain?
How much of the brain do we actually use?
Where did the 10% brain myth come from?
What happens if you damage part of your brain?
How does the brain use energy?

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