Electro-Sonic Memory Trainer and Dormiphone

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A little history of the company, from THE NEW YORK TIMES for 10/24/49.

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Posted By: Paul - Mon May 28, 2018
Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams | Technology | 1950s | Brain

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This reminds me of my early days as a university undergraduate. A friend recommended that I sleep with a textbook under my pillow as that would allow me to absorb information while I slept.
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Posted by agent j on 05/28/18 at 08:00 AM

Looks like the inspiration for Hubbard's E-Meter.

Posted by KDP on 05/28/18 at 01:34 PM

The forerunner of playing classical music for a child in utero, so that they’ll grow up to be a musical impresario.

Posted by Brian on 06/04/18 at 10:49 PM

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