The claim that humans only use ten percent of their brain is a well-known neurological myth; modern neuroimaging and clinical studies consistently show that virtually all parts of the brain are active and serve vital functions.
The claim is a classic neuromyth that has been thoroughly debunked by neuroscience, demonstrating that the entire brain is active over the course of daily life. None of the provided retrieved papers directly address or evaluate the 10 percent brain myth specifically, but the premise is scientifically refuted by established neuroimaging and physiological data. Per instructions, since none of the specific retrieved papers discuss this myth directly, for and against indices are left empty while the verdict accurately reflects the established scientific refutation.