What would happen if we could use 100% of our brain?

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The discussion centers around the myth that humans only use 10% of their brains, with participants questioning the implications of utilizing 100% of brain capacity. This myth has been debunked by neuroscientific research, which indicates that all parts of the brain have identifiable functions. The conversation highlights the misconception and encourages participants to explore credible sources for accurate information on brain usage.

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what would happen? i read that we only use 10%, so I figured we could do some crazy sh!t if we could use everything.

actually, why can't we use our brain fully in the first place?
 
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Boogeyman said:
what would happen? i read that we only use 10%, so I figured we could do some crazy sh!t if we could use everything.

actually, why can't we use our brain fully in the first place?

http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/brain-usage-myth.html

I also had this question many years ago, but now I don't want to do any "crazy sh!t" :smile:
 
aww man, i thought i had something going there...
 
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Boogeyman said:
what would happen? i read that we only use 10%, so I figured we could do some crazy sh!t if we could use everything.

actually, why can't we use our brain fully in the first place?

Why do you use the singular form of brain? It's not like all PF members share one big brain. lol
 
The 10% myth is just that, a myth. Search through the med sciences forum for some old threads there that have addressed it thoroughly before. I'm closing this one since there's really nothing more to discuss and it's already turning into silly banter.
 

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