How to Hack Your Brain

The Boston Globe awhile back posted an article on how to fool your brain without having to take hallucinogens. Apparently, the human mind is addicted to sensory information and you can put halved ping pong balls on your eyes while listening to static and see some pretty interesting things. There are a few other techniques too. This is probably why people can see images in the clouds and in stains, it's the mind trying to make something of the chaos. I haven't tried any of them yet, but am looking forward to soon. If anyone tries any of these out let me know, because I'd love to hear about your experiences.

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Posted By: mdb777 - Sun May 10, 2009
Category: Magic and Illusions and Sleight of Hand | Brain

Comments

Oh, there's a good combination. Let's get drunk and then try some of these 😊

Posted by Nethie on 05/10/09 at 10:46 PM

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