Is it true that humans only use 10% of the brain?

No.





At any one time, only ~10% of the neurons in your brain are firing (too much more and you're having an epileptic fit). But *which* 10% is different from moment-to-moment, and averaged over time, you do use 100% of your brain.Is it true that humans only use 10% of the brain?
No, it is not true.


It is just a saying and is not really scientific.





The link I attached below discusses where the saying probably came from and also explains why it is not true. I hope that helps!Is it true that humans only use 10% of the brain?
No, that's nonsense. Humans use ALL of their brain, just not necessarily all at once!





The myth endures, however, and has some murky roots...





http://www.snopes.com/science/stats/10pe鈥?/a>
Like most loose statements, this one really doesn't mean anything when you look at it closely and therefore has no ral answer.
It's actuly only 9% just to be clear, and yes. We are very lazy indeed
Only when they sleep.
Yes is true...some people use less....