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ElliotSmith
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Is it really true that humans only use about 10% of their total cerebral capacity? Or is this just a myth/folklore?
Pythagorean said:Signals must follow a processing flow which means that parts of the brain will be quietly waiting input
Pythagorean said:A brain is a lot like an integrated circuit.
ElliotSmith said:Is it really true that humans only use about 10% of their total cerebral capacity? Or is this just a myth/folklore?
One circuit consisted of cocultured L10 and left upper quadrant (LUQ) neurons that formed reciprocal, inhibitory connections. In one stable state L10 was active and the LUQ was quiescent, whereas in the other stable state L10 was quiescent and the LUQ was active.
In the presence of noise and external excitation, a few local neurons switch “on” and generate streams of impulses while other neurons remain quiescent.
This transition function could be performed either by inhibiting the already active neuron population or by facilitating the firing of the reciprocal quiescent neuron population.
No, this is a misconception. Humans use 100% of their brains, but not all at the same time. Different areas of the brain are active at different times for different tasks.
The myth likely originated from a misinterpretation of a quote by psychologist William James, who stated that "the average person rarely achieves but a small portion of his or her potential mental capacity."
No, this is not possible. As mentioned before, humans already use 100% of their brains. Additionally, our brains are constantly changing and adapting, so there is no set percentage of potential capacity.
The myth has been used in popular culture and media, leading to the creation of science fiction stories and movies. However, from a scientific standpoint, there are no benefits to this myth.
Our brains are constantly changing and adapting, so the best way to optimize our potential is to engage in activities that stimulate our brains, such as learning new skills, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.