How much of our brain do we really use?

Question

Consider this...Educators tell us that we use only twenty percent of our brain, but it's that same twenty percent of the educator's brain that's doing the reasearch. So is it possible to really answer this question accuratly with our limited brain resources.

Answer 1

Here you go...

http://www.snopes.com/science/stats/10percnt.htm

Answer 2

That is a myth. All of the brain is used (except in people w/ damage or disorders) at some point or another. The differing parts of the brain serve differing purposes, so it is highly unlikely that a large percentage of it will be used at any one time, but rather certain parts are used only when their specific function is necessary.

Answer 3

Well we use our brain a lot but there isn't really a percent that is required to know,but it's so much,because our brain is complex and powerful.

Answer 4

We use our entire brain. That 10-20% thing is a myth.

Answer 5

2%

Answer 6

Our brain's 3 lbs. 20% of that is .6lbs. It is because most of our brain isn't used for storaing information. Most are reflexes, muscle movement, and synapse.

Answer 7

We use our entire brain, the 20% thing is just the efficiency of how we use it.

Answer 8

It's truly around 5%. It's what sides you use that's more a key. To start using your right more is evolution.

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Answer 9

If we just take the percentage of the people who are posting questions and answers than I say .0001%.

Answer 10

Good question. The figure I always heard was 10%.