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Can we actually hack our own brains? A neuroscientist breaks it all down

Can we actually hack our own brains? A neuroscientist breaks it all down

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Neurohacking

Neurohacking

We have ways to hack anything nowadays. Neurohacking is a broad term involving the manipulation of brain functions or brain structures to enhance our experience of the world around us.

Neurohacking treats the brain as a piece of hardware that can be upgraded and modified using several mind-blowing techniques!

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Techniques Of Neurohacking

  • Brain Stimulation: Using magnetic equipment in a certain region of the brain to amplify the signal, to treat migraines and OCD(obsessive-compulsive disorder).
  • Neurofeedback: Using an external electromagnetic device to measure brain activity.
  • Reduction Of Cognitive Load: Tools that assist the mind and let it function naturally instead of focusing on technology and the many distractions.

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Recreational And Other Uses Of Neurohacking

Sleep Monitoring: Apps like Sleep Cycle let us track our sleep patterns so that the jarring alarm does not go off when we are in deep sleep or are dreaming, but during light sleep.

Microdosing: Drugs have a bad reputation, but micro-dosing on LSD, ecstasy or other psychedelics is known to enhance brain activity, focus and improve energy levels. The trick is to have a tiny dose occasionally.

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