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Disappointed by journalism in this area, but perhaps not surprising because so few neuroscience classes are a part of mainstream education. Would anyone here st

by robg 9y ago

Disappointed by journalism in this area, but perhaps not surprising because so few neuroscience classes are a part of mainstream education. Would anyone here start an exercise routine or even a new hobby and expect major improvements after one week?

maxxxxx 9y ago
I agree that it's unreasonable to expect improvements after a week. On the other hand, I have meditated for years and a while ago I tried the Muse for a while. My conclusion was that it's a nice toy but I couldn't get anything useful from it. It could be that the software isn't good enough though.
- robg 9y ago
  The problem with any scalp-based recordings is the amount of noise and especially from only a few recording sites. The software can only do so much. Any one here have better experiences with Emotiv?
dominotw 9y ago
>expect major improvements after one week? Beginner's gains ?
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- Deestan 9y ago
  Visible results? That would be more in the order of "after 6 months".
oregontechninja 9y ago
Actually, I wasn't expecting major improvements, but an adult practicing the memory palace technique can easily learn to memorize the order of a deck of cards with two or three 20 minute training sessions.
sn9 9y ago
I feel like this is one of the weaknesses of gonzo-ish journalism where the author spends some time partaking in some sort of lifestyle change. Almost invariably, they spend too little time often using sub-par pursuits/techniques and end up not accomplishing anything or justifying their previous biases that allow for maintaining the status quo. This is understandable given the constraints of deadlines and funding and the difficulty in finding the right things to do in the right order. It's unfortunate because it frequently leaves people with the impression that nothing works. (Exceptions include books like Born to Run, Moonwalking with Einstein, etc.)

by robg 9y ago

maxxxxx 9y ago

I agree that it's unreasonable to expect improvements after a week. On the other hand, I have meditated for years and a while ago I tried the Muse for a while. My conclusion was that it's a nice toy but I couldn't get anything useful from it. It could be that the software isn't good enough though.

robg 9y ago
The problem with any scalp-based recordings is the amount of noise and especially from only a few recording sites. The software can only do so much. Any one here have better experiences with Emotiv?

dominotw 9y ago

>expect major improvements after one week? Beginner's gains ?

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Deestan 9y ago
Visible results? That would be more in the order of "after 6 months".

oregontechninja 9y ago

Actually, I wasn't expecting major improvements, but an adult practicing the memory palace technique can easily learn to memorize the order of a deck of cards with two or three 20 minute training sessions.

sn9 9y ago

I feel like this is one of the weaknesses of gonzo-ish journalism where the author spends some time partaking in some sort of lifestyle change. Almost invariably, they spend too little time often using sub-par pursuits/techniques and end up not accomplishing anything or justifying their previous biases that allow for maintaining the status quo. This is understandable given the constraints of deadlines and funding and the difficulty in finding the right things to do in the right order. It's unfortunate because it frequently leaves people with the impression that nothing works. (Exceptions include books like Born to Run, Moonwalking with Einstein, etc.)