Brain scans show skilled performers use far less brainpower than novices
realmeetjames · x · 2026-10-18
A set of brain scans comparing novices, intermediates, and skilled performers shows that learning a new task lights up frontal, motor, and parietal regions — and that activity drops dramatically with practice. Repetition rewires the brain, making familiar skills far more efficient.
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