The 100% Brain Paradox
Imagine for a moment that our brain suddenly switches into full "mode." Modern research and reflections suggest that this hypothetical situation could lead to catastrophic consequences. Our brain functions at only a few percent of its potential, and even geniuses operate at only slightly higher levels. This operating balance protects us from overloads that would inevitably occur if all neurons were activated simultaneously. If all neural circuits were engaged at once, the system would be unable to handle the excessive load, leading to instant burnout and the collapse of the integrated brain function. In such an extreme scenario, a loss of coordination between neural processes could provoke severe disruptions in perception, information processing, and even the regulation of vital bodily functions. Thus, the natural mechanisms that limit our brain activity exist for a reason—they protect us from the destructive consequences of overload. This hypothetical model not only demonstrates the complexity and vulnerability of our neural network but also reminds us of the incredible balance that ensures the stable functioning of the entire organism.
What changes might occur in a person if their brain were to operate at 100%?If we imagine that our brain suddenly starts functioning at 100% capacity, the result could be catastrophic. One quote explains it as follows:"Wake up the cells of the human brain and make them work at a full 100%. It is believed that the average brain works at 3-5%, and geniuses at 5-7%. Unfortunately, I can't recall whose account it was, but I read somewhere that Christ's brain worked at 10%. How they calculated that remains unknown. And now, imagine your brain operating at full power. It would burn out in a matter of minutes. If millions of neurons die every second, yet their reserves are vast, what would happen if all neurons started working simultaneously? Our undereducated people in religion, psychology, medicine, astronomy, philosophy, history (essentially everyone) never seem to consider the consequences of the experiments they conduct. And I hear the spirits! Oh! And I see them! Oh-oh-oh! And I got the entire brain to work! Oh-oh-oh-oy?! Why would they turn on the entire brain if they can't handle what’s already active?" (source: link txt)From this, it follows that the simultaneous activation of all neurons would inevitably result in an overload, leading to a lightning-fast "burnout" of the brain. The mechanisms of brain function are organized to avoid such dangerous overloads, and if all components were activated simultaneously, it could cause not only the failure of individual neural circuits but also trigger severe disruptions in perception, loss of the ability to process information, and possibly significant cognitive impairments.Thus, a sudden increase in brain activity to 100% would most likely lead to uncontrolled burnout and disintegration of the functional neuronal system, potentially causing instantaneous and irreversible changes in the body's operation.