How Much of Your Brain You Actually Use, Debunking the 10% Myth

Lori Dorn
February 4, 2014

In this Ted-Ed talk, neurologist Richard E. Cytowic explains why the ongoing myth that humans use only 10% of our brain capacity just isn’t true.

Two thirds of the population believes a myth that has been propagated for over a century: that we use only 10% of our brains. Hardly! Our neuron-dense brains have evolved to use the least amount of energy while carrying the most information possible — a feat that requires the entire brain.

via Ted-Ed

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.