As a neuroscientist, let me clarify that 'using 100% of our brain' doesn't mean we aren't already making full use of it. Our brain has a delicate balance of activity and rest to avoid burnout. Cranking it up to an imaginary 'full capacity' sounds like a quick route to a …

Neuroscience student here! I totally agree with you! Cognitive biases like the Confirmation Bias can have serious implications not just in our personal lives, but in societal structures as well. These biases are often hardwired into our brains as a result of evolution - they are cognitive shortcuts, or heuristics, …