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A simpler and cheaper brain-stimulating intervention to improve language learning has been known in the literature since 1972. No fancy electronics necessary.
by roddylindsay 6y ago
A simpler and cheaper brain-stimulating intervention to improve language learning has been known in the literature since 1972. No fancy electronics necessary.
“The results of this study are interpreted as confirming the hypothesis that the ingestion of small amounts of alcohol, under certain circumstances, does lead to increased ability to authentically pronounce a second language.”[1]
Note that the improvement only happens after consuming exactly 1.5oz of cognac. Anything more than that and performance drops precipitously.
[1]https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/34041/0000318.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/3404...
- frabert 6y agoAh, they found Ballmer's peak before its time!
- Balgair 6y agoFor those wondering: https://xkcd.com/323/ https://xkcd.com/323/
- Ma8ee 6y agoDoes it have to be cognac, or can I use some other brandy?
- frant-hartm 6y agoAnd what about whisky?
- mumblemumble 6y agoPer the paper, the treatment was actually a punch that was half liquor, half other things. The liquor was a mix of cognac and light and dark rums.
- kleton 6y agoAnecdotally, phenibut has the same effect without being so sensitive to getting the right dosage.
- shepardrtc 6y agoIt should also be mentioned that phenibut can create very serious dependency issues if taken regularly.
- handol 6y ago> Note that the improvement only happens after consuming exactly 1.5oz of cognac. Anything more than that and performance drops precipitously. Anecdotally, this appears to be true for billiards as well.