It’s a popular fact that 90 percent of the brain is not…
““It’s a popular fact that 90 percent of the brain is not used and, like most popular facts, it is wrong. . . . It is used. One of its functions is to make the miraculous seem ordinary, to turn the unusual into the usual. Otherwise, human beings, faced with the daily wondrousness of everything, would go around wearing a stupid grin, saying “Wow,” a lot. Part of the brain exists to stop this from happening.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The brain’s function includes normalizing the extraordinary, preventing constant amazement that would be overwhelming.
In simple terms: The mind makes the miraculous ordinary.
Key Takeaway
Accept that the brain filters wonder.
Themes
cognition
perception
psychology
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- learning new concepts
- creative brainstorming
- stress coping
Key Concepts
mental filtering
reality processing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay open to wonder?
- When does normalizing become a hindrance?
A Different Perspective
Excessive normalization may stifle curiosity.