Australian Scientists invent 'Thinking Cap' to improve Creativity

[Ichingcarpenter]

Scientists in Australia say they are encouraged by initial results of a revolutionary "thinking cap" that aims to promote creativity by passing low levels of electricity through the brain.

The device, which consists of two conductors fastened to the head by a rubber strap, significantly boosted results in a simple arithmetic test, they said.

Three times as many people who wore the "thinking cap" were able to complete the test, compared to those who did not use the equipment. Sixty people took part in total.

Allan Snyder, director of the University of Sydney's Center for the Mind, said the device worked by suppressing the left side of the brain, associated with knowledge, and stimulating the right side, linked to creativity.
"You wouldn't use this to study or to help your memory," Snyder said. "You would use this if you wanted to look at a problem anew.


http://news.discovery.com/tech/thinking-cap-brain-creativity-tech-110210.html




Professor Allan Snyder displays a "thinking cap" (R) on a glass head at the University of Sydney

[Ozymanithrax]

1. I see a future episode of 1000 ways to die in a misuse of this device. n/t

[Ichingcarpenter]

2. AKA Lawnmower Man?

[DCKit]

3. Far, far too dangerous... will lead to socialist democracy. nt

[dimbear]

4. If you know science fiction movies, you know this didn't work well for

Lon Chaney, Jr.