The Power and Complexity of the Human Brain

The human brain produces enough electricity to power a small lightbulb. Around 20 watts

of continuous power runs through your head right now while you read this. That electrical

activity creates thoughts, memories, and every sensation you experience.

Your brain generates more neural connections than there are stars in the Milky Way. Over 100 billion

neurons connect through trillions of synapses, creating a network so complex we still

cannot fully map it. Each neuron can form thousands of connections with

other neurons, building pathways that make you uniquely you. Information travels

through your brain at speeds up to 268 miles per hour. That explains why you can pull your