Scientists artificially feed information into the human brain

Knowledge from the simulator could soon be possible
Is it possible to feed knowledge directly into people's brains? Californian scientists from HRL Laboratories explained that they have developed a simulator that can insert information directly into our brains. Thus, gaining new knowledge could soon be as easy as taking a small nap.

In science fiction movies, people may be able to upload information directly to their brains. If such a thing would work in real life, we could save a lot of time by reading books, for example, to gain new knowledge. Researchers have now succeeded in developing a simulator that will allow information to be fed directly into our brains, according to the press release from HRL Laboratories. The results of the research were published in the journal "Frontiers in Human Neuroscience".

Can information be fed directly into our brain in the future? (Image: freshidea / fotolia.com)

New development could revolutionize learning
Imagine, it would soon be possible to feed information directly into our brains through a simulator. Thus, we could learn large amounts of knowledge of all kinds, without spending too much time learning or investing, say the scientists. In the movie classic "Matrix", the main character Neo learned martial arts Kung Fu within a few seconds. The necessary knowledge is simply uploaded to his brain via a computer. The American researchers from the HRL Laboratories now stated that they have developed a way to improve human learning. A simulator is intended to feed information directly into our brains, explain the physicians. However, on a much smaller scale than was possible in the science fiction movie.

Subjects learn by new method by 33 percent faster
The scientists had examined the electrical signals in the brain of a trained pilot for their research. Then the data was launched into the brains of flight novices. Subjects should learn how to control an aircraft in a realistic flight simulator, explain the physicians. When test subjects were fed through a brain stimulation knowledge, their skills improved as a pilot. They learned their job about 33 percent faster than the placebo group, say the experts.

Brain stimulation system actually improves learning
Our system is one of the first of its kind. It is a brain stimulation system. Matthew Phillips. It sounds like science fiction, but there are scientific foundations for the development of the system. The specific task of controlling an aircraft requires a synergy of cognitive and motor performance, adds the physician. When you learn something, your brain changes. New compounds are being produced and strengthened in a so-called neuroplasticity process, says dr. Phillips. It turned out that certain functions of our brain, such as speech and memory, occur in very specific regions of the brain. Finally, stimulation of the specific brain regions could be used for a variety of tasks, such as general learning, exam preparation, and language learning. Brain stimulation seems to be particularly effective and actually improves learning, according to the researchers. (As)