Quiz on Richard E. Cytowic's TED Talk

What percentage of the population believes the myth that we use only 10% of our brains?

• Three quarters

• Half

• Two thirds

• One third

Who is the speaker of the TED Talk discussing brain usage?

• Albert Einstein

• Richard E. Cytowic

• Stephen Hawking

• Addison Anderson

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What is the main topic of Richard E. Cytowic's TED Talk?

• The importance of sleep

• The benefits of meditation

• The myth of brain usage

• The science of emotions

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According to the talk, what is required for the brain to carry the most information?

• Using only half of the brain

• Using the entire brain

• Focusing on one task

• Multitasking effectively

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What does Richard E. Cytowic explain about multitasking?

• It is highly effective

• It is a myth

• It uses less energy

• We aren't so good at it

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What year was Richard E. Cytowic's TED Talk published?

• 2010

• 2012

• 2014

• 2016

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What type of content does TED primarily focus on?

• Fashion

• Sports

• Science and ideas

• Entertainment

What is the primary function of the brain as mentioned in the talk?

• To enhance creativity

• To store memories

• To use the least amount of energy

• To control emotions

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What is the total number of views for the TED Talk?

• 1 million

• 4,335,409

• 500,000

• 10 million

What does the talk suggest about the energy usage of the brain?

• It has no energy requirements

• It uses energy only when sleeping

• It uses the least amount of energy

• It uses a lot of energy

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