I think b/c we have been trained since birth to react and not respond. Just take a look at the reactions of our leaders and society in general most which are indebt, obese, and undisciplined.
2006-08-24 06:43:10 · 6 answers · asked by Musetta K 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I believe it might be that emotionally we would not be able to handle it. I have a nephew that is Mensa level intelligence (above genius) but he is below normal for his age in behavior and emotional levels, unless he is challenged.
The other reason could be our EGO, which seems to get in the way of us giving toward others as we should, and putting others needs in front of our own. That in turn feeds us to do better, and take better care of ourselves.
2006-08-24 06:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Bear 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The theory that we only use a certain portion of our brain is a very old and poorly supported concept. It has drifted down through the years as a given, but has no solid research to back it up. To put it another way, would you object to someone removing the 80% of your brain that you don't use?
2006-08-24 06:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by abeybaby36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Dr. Denis Waitley, we use less than 1% of our available brain power. Why is there so much left unused, even by the great minds? It is probably a built-in fail-safe system. For example, one treatment for severe juvenile epilepsy is the removal of 1/2 of the outer layer, or cortex of the brain (hemispherectomy) Within a matter of months, the patients are functioning normally. The brain apparently has redundancy, or duplicated functions within the grey matter that allow the body to continue to function in the event of trauma.
Having said that, it is clear to me that all of society would greatly benefit from a heart-felt study of the legends of blues, from John Lee Hooker to Buddy Guy. These mighty pioneers of R&B used their minds to convey love and pain in a spectacular way, that transcends all boundaries of race, color, creed, and political persuasion. We could all stand to learn a great deal from the simple beauty of these humble musician's lives, regardless of the percentage of our brain we use for learning.
2006-08-24 06:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously,
I believe it is a part of our fallen nature. One result of Adam's sin was that our bodies are not as perfect as he was created.
Many have questioned how Adam could name all the animals with such a limited vocabulary experience. I believe it is because Adam used more of his brain power than we can now.
As sin takes its toll, slowly but surely, on the human race, we suffer the consequences of it. Thus, we have 'dumbed down' in some ways.
Just a hypothesis . . . not much to back it up with.
2006-08-24 06:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by A Calm Voice of Reason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no scientific evidence to support that myth. If you ever look at a brain scan and you see only 10% lit up, that person has serious problems.
2006-08-24 06:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by overseas and broke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is irony on your part, right?
2006-08-24 06:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by Gallivanting Galactic Gadfly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋