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Why the ten-percent brain myth is wrong

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Sorry to ruin your dreams of unlocking telekinesis. The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is absolute garbage popularized by sci-fi movies and motivational speakers. Brain imaging shows that even when you are sleeping or watching trash reality TV, almost all parts of your brain are actively working. Evolution wouldn't let you drag around a massive, energy-hogging organ just to leave 90% of it on standby.

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Why the ten-percent brain myth is wrong
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