3 Brain Myths Speakers and Teachers Should Never Fall For

There are a few different myths about the brain that both speakers and teachers need to make sure they don’t fall for.

This leads to them spreading false information. The first myth is that humans only use 10% of their brain which is entirely false as most humans use 90% of their brains on a daily basis.

There also is a myth that people specialize in specific learning styles but there is no evidence for that claim. Finally, people are both left and right brained, not one or the other.

Key Takeaways:

• Some people believe that we only use 10% of their brain but in reality, people use up to 90% of it.
• You don’t have to address all of your audience’s learning styles as we all learn in just three ways.
• A big myth is that we are all left brained or right brained and this information is not useful at all as we are all both.

“I frequently encounter several misunderstandings about the brain that lead, arguably, to less effective presentations. So, if you’re using these constructs in thinking about and preparing for your speeches, it’s time to upgrade your mental software. (And, by the way, the metaphor of the computer for the brain has limited usefulness, too.)”

More details: here