One widely accepted fact that many people might consider to be BS is the idea that we only use 10% of our brains. This notion has been debunked by neuroscientists who have shown that we use virtually every part of our brain, and each region has known functions. The myth likely persists because it suggests untapped potential, but in reality, our brains are active and engaged in a variety of processes all the time. The idea diminishes the complexity of our brain function and can lead to misconceptions about cognition and intelligence.
One widely accepted fact that many people might consider to be BS is the idea that we only use 10% of our brains. This notion has been debunked by neuroscientists who have shown that we use virtually every part of our brain, and each region has known functions. The myth likely persists because it suggests untapped potential, but in reality, our brains are active and engaged in a variety of processes all the time. The idea diminishes the complexity of our brain function and can lead to misconceptions about cognition and intelligence.