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Originally posted by whereu ↑

We only use 10% of our brain (the smarter ones)
Really?
Ten percent of the brain myth
The 10% of the brain myth states that humans generally use only one-tenth (or some other small fraction) of their brains. It has been misattributed to many famous scientists and historical figures, notably Albert Einstein.[1] By extrapolation, it is suggested that a person may 'harness' or 'unlock' this unused potential and increase their intelligence.

Changes in grey and white matter following new experiences and learning have been shown, but it has not yet been proven what the changes are.[2] The popular notion that large parts of the brain remain unused, and could subsequently be "activated", rests in folklore and not science. Though specific mechanisms regarding brain function remain to be fully described—e.g. memory, consciousness—the physiology of brain mapping suggests that all areas of the brain have a function and that they are used nearly all the time.[3][4]

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The brain is like having a V8 turbo charged car but we are conditioned to drive in a 60 kph zone
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