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The power of the human brain

You have possibly heard the claim that we only use 10% of our brainpower, but how true (or untrue...

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14.23 24 Aug 2026


The power of the human brain


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14.23 24 Aug 2026


You have possibly heard the claim that we only use 10% of our brainpower, but how true (or untrue) is that, and what is the potential of the human brain?

Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland joins Seán to discuss.


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