How much energy do we expend thinking and using our brain?

Oliver Baumann

How much energy do we expend thinking and using our brain?

Faculty of Society & Design

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Abstract

After a long day of work or study, your brain might feel like it has been drained of energy. But does our brain burn more energy when engaging in mental athletics than it does during other activities, such as watching TV?

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 26 Apr 2023

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