The idea that most of us "only use 10 percent of our brain" is perhaps the greatest "neuromyth." (This myth is often declared by those selling a strategy or product that will supposedly help us use the other 90 percent.) How did this myth arise?
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The myth that we only use 10 percent of our brain originated from early neurological research and misinterpretations of cognitive potential. Over time, it became popularized through media and self-help claims. In fact, neurological studies show that we utilize nearly all parts of our brain across various functions. ;
The '10 percent of our brain' myth originated from early neurological research and misinterpretations of cognitive potential. This misconception was popularized through cultural influences and misleading claims in self-help literature. In reality, neuroimaging shows we utilize almost all parts of the brain for different functions.
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