Debunking the 10% Brain Myth: Why We Actually Use 100% of Our Brains and Why It Matters

Have you ever heard the myth that humans only use 10% of their brains? It's a popular myth that's been passed around more times than a hot potato at a family reunion. You know, the one where your uncle swears he knows a guy who only uses 5% of his brain but can still do complex math equations in his head. Yeah, that one. But despite its widespread popularity, it's simply not true. In reality, we use all parts of our brain, even if some areas are more active than others. Now, before you start freaking out that you've been wasting 90% of your brainpower on TikTok videos and cat memes, let's take a closer look at where this myth came from. Some people believe it originated in the early 1900s when scientists were first starting to explore the functions of the brain. Others think it was just a marketing ploy by a struggling brain-training app company. Regardless of its origins, we now know that all parts of the brain are active during different tasks, and that injuries o...