How much of our brain do we use?

If you've ever believed in the 10% brain myth, you might be surprised to learn that human beings use virtually every part of their brains. Moreover, over the course of an average day, humans use nearly 100% of their brains. Researchers who have studied the brain with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology have found that there are no dormant parts of the brain. In fact, most of your brain is active almost all of the time. read more

The idea that we only use 10 percent of our brain is deeply entrenched in popular culture and often stated as fact in books and movies. A 2013 study found that 65 percent of Americans believe this to be true. read more