The myth that humans only use 10% of their brain has persisted for over a century, despite being debunked by neuroscientists. This idea likely originated from a misunderstanding or misrepresentation of neurological research in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it continues to fuel curiosity about the brain's untapped potential. In reality, modern brain imaging techniques show that nearly all parts of the brain have identifiable functions, even when we're at rest. Every region of the brain is active at different times, supporting everything from basic survival functions to complex cognitive processes. However, the notion of unused brain capacity feeds into the fascination with heightened mental abilities, such as those sometimes associated with out-of-body experiences (OBEs). OBEs, where individuals feel as though they have detached from their physical bodies, have been reported across cultures and often occur during extreme physical or psychological stress. Some researchers suggest these experiences may be related to disruptions in the brain's processing of spatial awareness, such as those caused by certain neurological conditions or during near-death experiences. While the 10% myth has no basis in scientific fact, it reflects a larger cultural curiosity about the limits of human consciousness and the possibility of unexplored mental powers.
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Interestingly enough, the name for the way that the brain divvies up energy in the manner where it only uses what areas of the brain are are required to be active in that exact moment is known as Sparse coding. Also you do bring up a good point in regards to OBE's that i had not previously thought of. The out-of-body experiences can most definitely, as you say some researchers have noted, might come from disruptions in the brains ability to channel through other locations in the brain.
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