100% Brain Usage and ESP Abilitities

It is a well-known myth that is oft repeated: "We only use 10% of our brain." This is simply not true, and people who perpetuate this myth are simply repeating something they have heard.

The truth is:

We all use 100% of our brain when considering the functional structure of this amazing organ. We may not use our capabilities to their fullest potential, but this argument can apply to almost any skill. We aren't talking about skills and practice, we are talking about the myth that we have some vast resevoir of undeveloped mental capacities.

There is research that shows that certain phenomena such as NDE's (near death experiences) and religious epiphanies are located in specific brain structures, and of course, the activation of these areas in such a way to produce these experiences does occur, albeit rarely and due to unique combinations of environmental and internal stimuli. But, we all have these parts of our brains, parts of which are active on a daily basis.

Consider the following reasons generally put forth by evolutionary biologists, scientists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, and their ilk. For an extensive discussion of the evolutionary biology of the brain, read Broca's Brain, by Carl Sagan.

1. If we only used 10% of our brain, we wouldn't have the other 90%. Speaking to the accepted theory of evolution, if we didn't use it, we don't need it, and thus, probably wouldn't have it. 2. If we only used 10% of our brain, we could sustain a major brain injury and bounce back like nothing happened. Having worked in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, specifically with cognition, I can tell you this--no one suffers a severe brain injury and bounces back to normal. This relates to paranormal activity and ESP as follows: The fact that some people--psychics, paranormal "experts," and the like--put forth this argument to support the possibility of paranormal perception, i.e ESP, is totally illogical. You generally won't hear a competent parapsychologist put forth this argument, because they've probably had some background education in brain structure and function. These abilities, IF they are real, ALREADY exist, and CAN BE developed, just like any skill. A psychic--or anyone making the statement that 'we only use 10% of our brains'--and acting like they are coming from a position of knowledge is self-serving, false, and at best, a VERY weak pseudo theory not based on existing facts. It also damages the original premise of the existence of ESP. The fact that sensitivity to the paranormal or ESP ability resides in some part of the brain that we don't use flies in the face of all existing research. But, the good news is that there is some research that clearly demonstrates that humans may inherently possess these abilities, and that they can be developed. Some of us are naturally better at or have a predisposition in regards to these abilities, as with any skill. Being a ghost hunter and a skeptic, as well has having an extensive background in neuroscience, this is what I believe. But of course, you can believe whatever you want. I do encourage everyone to do their research before perpetuating a myth. Bobby Elgee Sights Unseen Paanormal