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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of brain usage, specifically the claim that humans only use 10% of their brains. Participants explore the implications of fully utilizing the brain, question the validity of the 10% myth, and engage in light banter regarding the topic.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express curiosity about the potential abilities or changes that could occur if humans could use 100% of their brains.
  • Several participants reference the idea that the 10% usage claim is a myth, suggesting that this misconception needs to be addressed.
  • One participant humorously questions the phrasing of "brain" in the singular, implying a shared understanding among forum members.
  • A participant mentions a desire to avoid "crazy sh!t" that might come from fully utilizing the brain, indicating a shift in perspective over time.
  • Another participant suggests searching for existing discussions in the medical sciences forum to find more thorough explanations regarding the 10% myth.
  • A later reply indicates a decision to close the thread due to its perceived lack of substantive discussion and the shift towards banter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the 10% usage claim is a myth, but there is no consensus on the implications of fully utilizing the brain or the nature of the discussion itself, which remains somewhat unresolved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to existing threads in the medical sciences forum, suggesting that there may be more detailed analyses available, but these are not explored within this thread.

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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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