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Hello dear readers! Today we will try to find out how many percent the human brain works, because there is an opinion that a person uses only 10 percent, and sometimes even 5 or 3. Therefore, we will try to figure out how things really are.
The history of the origin of the myth
As you already know from the article on alpha imaging, our brain is able to create electrical signals using neurons. So, in the middle of the last century, scientists decided to conduct an experiment to find out whether all the neurons are involved in the work, or whether some part of them is completely inactive. But, given the fact that a healthy person has about several billion of them, they would not be able to check each one.
Therefore, they examined one part, found a certain percentage of the most active, and put forward a hypothesis that this applies to both hemispheres, both left and right. This process is called extrapolation and is used when it is impossible for some reason to conduct an experiment with a whole part of a phenomenon or material.
So, in the end, they found out that only a very small part of these neurons are involved in the work. While most of them are in the so-called sleep mode. That is why the conclusion about 10 percent followed. But in fact, this is a myth, and now you will understand why.
Debunking myths
I am sure you are aware that the human brain is actually a very complex structure with a large number of levels and zones. Let’s say, such as cognitive, sensory or motor. And each of them performs certain functions. That is, one is responsible for our motor system, the other for memory and speech, and the third for sensations.
So, a person uses each zone in turn, that is, if he is engaged in active sports, then it is at this moment that the neurons responsible for speech can “rest”. Have you met people who watch TV so enthusiastically that they do not hear or notice what is happening in the room at all, even if you call them loudly by name?
Now imagine what will happen to our body if all neurons are activated at the same time. If it doesn’t work, I’ll let you know. A person can easily go crazy, because in an instant he will begin to experience all the sensations that he is capable of. A lot of thoughts will flash through his head, his body will be tormented by convulsions, feelings will become unbearable. After all, rage mixed with tenderness, sadness, anxiety, disgust, excitement, fear, etc., cannot be sustained at the same time.
Not pleasant, right? Therefore, rest is important for our hemispheres, which is why they engage in work only those departments that are necessary to solve a problem. And in order to achieve such an effect, it is necessary to find a balance between the inhibition of some processes, and the excitation of others.
There is such a disease as epilepsy, which just serves as a clear example of what will happen to a person if the maximum percentage of nerve cells is activated at the same time. In fact, an epileptic seizure is an excessive excitement that does not come out to «slow down», which causes convulsions, memory and control over one’s actions disappear.
Training and development
It may seem that in this case it makes no sense to develop your abilities, since achieving 100 percent work of the hemispheres in an instant is not only impossible, but also very dangerous. But in fact, it is very important to train it, otherwise, over time, you can lose efficiency and the ability to work productively, process and remember information efficiently.
For example, have you heard stories when children were found in the forest who were brought up by some kind of animals? Many years of hard work with them subsequently did not help develop speech, they all remained wild “Mowglis”. And because, being born, the baby has a very large number of neurons, but still does not know how to form connections between them. Therefore, depending on the stimulus, they appear independently.
Daylight makes it necessary to learn to distinguish not only the time of day, but also the surrounding objects, colors, mother … If he is born with a cataract that does not allow him to see, then, being operated on at an older age, nothing will change.
So with the «Mowgli», they will no longer have a zone responsible for speech. But orientation in space will be perfectly preserved even if it is no longer necessary. Once experiments were carried out on kittens, their eyelids were sewn up at birth, and over time, the stitches were removed for older ones. But, alas, they remained blind already and with their eyes open.
Therefore, a person must tirelessly take care of his mental development, and even more so, of his children. No wonder they adapt much faster to new technologies, instantly reading information on how to use gadgets, not even knowing how to walk or talk properly.
So, as you can see, both hemispheres of a person most likely work at all their 100%, and by mistake of some scientists, people demanded the impossible from themselves for a long time, forcing them to jump above their own heads and still bring the mythical 10% to the maximum mark .
Recommendations
The more workouts you organize for yourself, the better you will cope with various tasks. To do this, it is worth not just solving puzzles, but also developing other areas and abilities.
Live Consciously. And this means that you should always keep track of what and why you are doing. Why did you do it this way, and not otherwise, and what result do you want to come to in this way. This is the best exercise for the mind, giving positive results in a person’s life. Start by being aware of yourself in the present moment, how you feel now, where you are, what sensations you experience, and what thoughts are circling in your head?
See the article “How to learn to live here and now: consciously and in the moment?”, There you will find detailed information on what you should do to notice yourself, and not how the days fly by.
Development of both hemispheres of the brain. It is important to learn how to use both hemispheres, left and right, at the same time, this is a very difficult process, especially if you are not used to it. But gradually, if you pay maximum attention to training, you will notice how well and productively you perform your duties, and indeed, you live. You can find development exercises at the link I gave above. In an article about the right hemisphere.
IQ. If you are interested in knowing more exactly how developed your thinking is, I recommend that you read the article here, it contains a complete decoding of the values, and the test itself can be taken online.
Read. As much as possible, then you will not only be in good shape, but will also be able to fill the spiritual component of your personality. With the help of books, you can improve memory, attention, and also increase the level of knowledge. It’s worth taking the time to do it.
Conclusion
And that’s all for today, dear readers! I hope I was able to debunk the established myths about how developed a person is, and how much he gives all the best, both mentally and physically, in the process of life. Take care of yourself and never stop there, a person is capable of much, the main thing is perseverance!
The material was prepared by Zhuravina Alina.