Brain things

2022-11-10

Thought to speech

A new neuroprosthetic device that translates his brain waves into full sentences now allows a man paralysed by a stroke to "speak". The device detects his intention by means of an electrode in his brain's speech centre. The signals are interpreted by a computer. He can directly send 50 common words, and spell out over 1000 words. In another year, they hope to get it up to 9000, which is what most people use in a year. The device can give about 7 words a minute, as of now. That's faster than what he could type out on a screen with a pen fixed to his forehead.

Now this is useful technology!

Article: Brainwave-Reading Implant Helps Paralyzed Man Who Can't Speak Spell Out 1,150 Words in sciencealert.com

2022-10-25

Mind reading at a distance?

A new research indicates that 'mind reading' may be possible, using fMRI. The algorithm can determine which of several podcasts you heard, the plot of a silent movie you saw, or a story you imagine telling (but don't).

2021-03-29

Winner of the 2020 Best Illusion of the Year contest

The winner of the Best Illusion of the Year contest for 2020 is a 3D version of the well-known 2D Schröder Staircase. Check out both links.