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Richard E. Cytowic: What percentage of your brain do you use?

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. Richard E. Cytowic debunks this neurological myth (and explains why we aren't so good at multitasking). [Directed by TOGETHER, narrated by Addison Anderson].

English
  • Originally Aired January 30, 2014
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Production Code 5NubJ2ThK_U
  • Network YouTube
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