Filename: Quote-ThomasEdison-PeopleWouldRatherDieThanThink-10PercentBrainPower.txt It has been speculated that human beings use only 10% of their brain power. Edison's observation of society reflects that theory on a wider social scale. Imagine if we, as individuals, spent more of our time thinking. Would we be better off, or more anxious about the future? Perhaps God limited our ability to think and rely on our own ability to solve problems?