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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Debunking the Myth of Only Using 10% of Our Brain and Exploring Empathic Responses to In and Outgroups

Explores the scientific truth that we use 100% of our brain all the time, discussing why the persistent myth may stem from aspirational beliefs. Also addresses differences in empathic response towards in and outgroups and how low-level reactions can be overridden by higher-level decision-making.

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