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Brain Processes Just 10 Bits Per Second, Study Reveals

1/22/2025

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Researchers at Caltech have uncovered that our brains process information at a mere 10 bits per second, even as we are bombarded with sensory data. This surprising finding prompts a deeper exploration into how we make decisions, revealing that while our senses work simultaneously, our conscious actions unfold one after another, constraining our cognitive output.

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Researchers at Caltech have uncovered that our brains process information at a mere 10 bits per second, even as we are bombarded with sensory data. This surprising finding prompts a deeper exploration into how we make decisions, revealing that while our senses work simultaneously, our conscious actions unfold one after another, constraining our cognitive output.