I also found this to be the most interesting part of the article. I was surprised that the current had a positive, localized effect, even though it was being applied to the skin instead of the brain itself.
I think the article's speculation on doping athletes (and perhaps other learners) with electrical stimulation is quite valid... The article links to the research paper, which lists the exact device and method used, and it looks to be cheap, widely available, unregulated, non-invasive, and undetectable. I wonder if there are any long-term side effects?
Comments
I also found this to be the most interesting part of the article. I was surprised that the current had a positive, localized effect, even though it was being applied to the skin instead of the brain itself.
I think the article's speculation on doping athletes (and perhaps other learners) with electrical stimulation is quite valid... The article links to the research paper, which lists the exact device and method used, and it looks to be cheap, widely available, unregulated, non-invasive, and undetectable. I wonder if there are any long-term side effects?