How many gigabytes of memory storage does the human brain have?

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• WOW!

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  by jon blair on October 10th, 2005

• >>1 byte = 28 bits = 256 bits with each bit corresponding to one value for the strength of the synapse.<<
  Pls explain this. In traditional digital logic, 1 byte = 8 bits. Is 28 bits a typo?

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on March 1st, 2009

• Pretty cool theory. Problem is; the brain is analog and thus can be sampled into smaller bits indefinately.

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  by Kylroy on December 3rd, 2010

• What "theory" are you referring to? I'd like to read about it.

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on December 5th, 2010

• Not really theory, just pondering the idea that the memory in the brain can be equated into digital terms.

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  by Kylroy on December 10th, 2010

• Did you mean "can't be equated"?
  
  Also, I'm suspicious of "theories" that turn out to be "just pondering" LOL.
  
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  "the brain is analog and thus can be sampled into smaller bits indefinately."
  
  No offense, but by definition a bit is the smallest piece of data. When you say, "Oh, but it's analog, not digital," then you are no longer talking about bits. I don't know what it is you are talking about, but it would help if you'd be clearer.
  
  Also, you are misusing the term "sampling." It has a specific meaning when "converting" an analog signal (continuously variable within a specified range of amplitudes) to digital (lists of instantaneous voltages expressed in binary).

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on December 11th, 2010

• I made a simple point referring to the first post and it is true. The brain is analog and to convert to digital means that you can increase the amount of data per second by increasing the "sample rate". If you think that I am wrong, then make your point and quit patronizing me.

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  by Kylroy on December 11th, 2010

• I like noodles.

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  by TrollBooth on January 25th, 2012

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• Ilike that, whether it's "hard wired" into the brain or just stored as neurons firing. or electro/chemically. I do know after neurons get used to a certian path of firing it becomes ingrained.

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  by A Rock In Woolfs Clothing on October 26th, 2009

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• True, and my computer also forgot how to walk.

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  by TrollBooth on January 25th, 2012

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• How many tons is a YB of data? Sounds like a lotta yotta to me.
  
  You can't just pick the biggest number you know and claim, "That's how much data the brain holds." If you have a source, pls post it. Otherwise, pls admit you just made it up.
  
  Meanwhile, here is some interesting speculation about the NSA's plans to extend their surveillance on American citizens.

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on December 5th, 2010

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• >>it is estimated humans only use 10% of our brain power if that much.<<
  
  The 10% figure is an old myth, with no factual basis.
  http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/tenper.html
  
  If you're sincere about separating "Fact from fiction," pls stop spreading the 10% myth.

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on March 1st, 2009

• That is why it is an estimate. Depending on who you ask humans might not even be using 1% of what our brains are capable if we ever learned to harness all it could do.

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  by Hypocrisy_Central on March 1st, 2009

• You still haven't given a source for your estimate. I posted a link. Did you look at it?

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on March 1st, 2009

• every part of the humans brain is mapped, meaning every section of it has a specific job and function
  we may not live up to our full human potential
  but we use 100% of our brains

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  by qwerty on October 26th, 2009

• Thanks, qwerty. I like the way you put it. .
  
   

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on October 27th, 2009

• Then how much percent of the human brain's computing power is being used? You seem to indicate you have the answer or a reasonable one, let us all learn something if the 10% has no merit. Any day you can learn something new is a good day. You have the floor, what is your esimate?

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  by Hypocrisy_Central on October 28th, 2009

• well we haven't hit the plateau of our learning capability
  but this area is intangible
  the 10 % statement holds some merit, but each portion of the brain control specific functions
  in plain terms
  Einstein didn't use more of his brain than anyone esle
  It was just wired differently, PPl whwo are dyslexic tend to be strong on numbers, they use all of their brains, just in a different way
  We have more potential to learn and grow as humans, but use all of our brains

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  by qwerty on October 28th, 2009

• Yes, as far as fucntion, we have to use all of it or we would be dead. But when it comes to computing power, etc. I can safely say no matter what percent we are not using it all if we even know how. If we did we would remember every kid we ever went to school with from 1k to graduation, any info we learned about them, pets, birthdays, parents names, etc. We would remember every book we read, every TV show we ever watched, when, at what time, and who we watched with. Poeple remember useless jingles but can't remember where they put important papers or important dates. The thinking capacity of the brain is far under used.

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  by Hypocrisy_Central on October 28th, 2009

• >>I can safely say no matter what percent we are not using it all....<<
  
  If you mean safety in numbers, I'd agree. Lots of people do say that, but it's still nothing more than an 'old wives' tale.' Pure speculation, with no basis in fact.
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  >>The thinking capacity of the brain is far under used.
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  Maybe so, but you're still speculating. You may be thinking at max power, but all your examples have to do with memory, not thinking. You're confusing the two. Some folks have an excellent memory but can't figure out when to cross the street.
  
  Think how data is processed in your computer. The memory and CPU are totally separate functions that happen to work together. It's the same in your brain. Memory and CPU are separate functions that happen to work together.
  
   

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  by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on October 29th, 2009

• I agree
  every humans brain is the same in structure
  but different ppl use it differently
  memory at it's base is storage, we as humans only keep what is imporant to us
  ppl who have photographic memories are anomalies, brain is the same, just used differently, ppl like this tend to be lacking in other areas
  My wife is severly dyslexic, it make take her 5 minuites to read a small paragraph. but because she has to read every word, she retains more info
  Every problem she approches is from a numbers stand point
  When she sees someone washing dishes and drop of water surround the sink, she doesn't see drop of water, she sees pennies, nickels and dimes
  everything is a numbers game, how can I do the most with the least
  She has a hard time reading, but has an above average IQ
  It's how she uses her brain, as opposed to the capacity, or the make up of it

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  by qwerty on October 29th, 2009

• Communicate without having to speak??? Really? I can do that? No way!!!
  
  Oh yeah, typing is communication, just like a lot of other things smarty pants. If you don't know how, here's a tutorial: http://www.wikihow.com/Type
  
  Also, the prefix "Tele," means, "From far away, or, with the mind," and the root "Kinesis," means, "To move," so I display telekinetics when I drive around a toy remote control car, or discover the secret life of baby hippos with a UAV.

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  by TrollBooth on January 25th, 2012

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• Nice research!

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  by TrollBooth on January 25th, 2012

• thanks

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  by Special K on January 27th, 2012