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  • http://www.zmescience.com/the-10-of-the-brain-myth

    The media seems to be repeating the idea that we use just 10% of our brains and taking it as a given. Scientists have tried for years to change this misconception and they have clearly stated that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that we use only 10% of our brains. In fact it is very... more

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  • Reviewed by isatcjk on Feb 07 2009, 11:55am

    I wonder if the rich used this old excuse to explain why people were poor...they just weren't trying hard enough...they were wasting 90% of their brain. Therefore they do not deserve help. From the page: "The media seems to be repeating the idea that we use just 10% of our brains and taking it as a given. Scientists have tried for years to change this misconception and they have clearly stated that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that we use only 10% of our brains. In fact it is very hard to say what using just 10% of your brain means. "

  • Reviewed by Fhqwhgads on Feb 25 2008, 10:32am

    I thought popular media figured it out already

  • Reviewed by enjoiment on Nov 28 2007, 8:22pm

    I thought that it was we are only aware of 10% of what our senses report? hm o well

  • Rated by Hambargarz on Nov 27 2007, 6:01pm

    Kinda common sense. I mean, if you got shot in the head, the doctor wouldn't say "oh, good, it's part of the 90% he doesn't use".

  • Rated by InflatableSkull on Nov 18 2007, 11:21am

    Always suspected it was a misconception. Glad to have someone confirm it.

  • Rated by kristarella on Nov 08 2007, 2:35pm

    It never occurred to me to think about this. Perhaps I haven't heard the saying recently? So true though.

  • Rated by smeagle02 on Nov 08 2007, 3:11am

    although i never truly believed 10% brain use theory which often people quoted and even sick of hearing when in same instance they say that Einstein used his brain up to 40%