After all, scientists “say” that we only use 10% of our brain
Which scientists, when? My impression is that for a long time the people saying that have consistently not been scientists.
You are correct. That was actually my point, even if I apparently worded it poorly. People keep repeating the myth, even though it has been proven false many times. I was trying to use it as an example of popular misconceptions.
OK. (Perhaps After all, “scientists say” that … might have been clearer to me than “After all, scientists “say” that …* but I’m not sure.)
Edited. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Which scientists, when? My impression is that for a long time the people saying that have consistently not been scientists.
You are correct. That was actually my point, even if I apparently worded it poorly. People keep repeating the myth, even though it has been proven false many times. I was trying to use it as an example of popular misconceptions.
OK. (Perhaps After all, “scientists say” that … might have been clearer to me than “After all, scientists “say” that …* but I’m not sure.)
Edited. Thanks for the suggestion.