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Or better yet, have a control test. Tell a person their mental faculties will be enhanced, but don't actually run the test. See if just that knowledge increases
by wyday 18y ago
Or better yet, have a control test. Tell a person their mental faculties will be enhanced, but don't actually run the test. See if just that knowledge increases their ability.
- jwesley 18y agoI'm sure the scientists behind this are on top of that. Just does not make sense for someone writing an article to be part of the control group.
- wyday 18y agoFair enough, but the article doesn't mention control tests at all. The "transcranial magnetic stimulator" is touted as voodoo magic. I feel like I just read a 3a.m. infomercial.
- rsheridan6 18y agoIt's the New York Times. That's what they do.
- MaysonL 18y agoThey check for placebo: see the pdf http://www.centreforthemind.com/images/savantskills.pdf http://www.centreforthemind.com/images/savantskills.pdf