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There are 3 main ways to interface human mind with a computer; a process called entrainment:
- Through any of the 5 senses:
Typically through the ear's or eye's using binaural entrainment combined with software guided hypnosis
- Directional Broadcasting of Electro-Magnetic Waves
- Direct tap into the nervous system:
plugs like on the movie "The Matrix"
Using binaural entrainment methods, it's possible to stimulate the mind so it remains in a consious trance as the body falls asleep. This allows us consious interaction with software while resting at night; opening oppertunity to advanced learning and development.
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EEG and the brain's state
EEG (Electroencephalography) technology is used to measure brain's
electrical vibrations from the surface of the scalp. The resulting EEG
pattern will contain frequency elements mainly below 30Hz. The
frequencies are categorized into four states as follows:
| State
| Frequency range
| State of mind
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| Delta
| 0.5Hz - 4Hz
| Deep sleep
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| Theta
| 4Hz - 8Hz
| Drowsiness (also first stage of sleep)
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| Alpha
| 8Hz - 14Hz
| Relaxed but alert
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| Beta
| 14Hz - 30Hz
| Highly alert and focused
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The dominant frequency in the EEG pattern determines what shall be
called the current state of the brain. If the amplitude of the alpha
range frequencies is highest, then the brain is said to be in the alpha
stage. Note, that other frequencies still exist and it is impossible to
give any "exact frequency your brain is operating on". However, later
references to the brain states use the simplification of assuming that
such a single frequency exists.
Entraining the brain to a desired state
If external stimulus is applied to the brain, it becomes possible to entrain
the brain frequency from one stage to another. For example, if a person
is in beta stage (highly alert) and a stimulus of 10Hz is applied to
his/her brain for some time, the brain frequency is likely to change
towards the applied stimulus. The effect will be relaxing to the
person. This phenomenon is also called frequency following response.
When the brain's state is close to the applied stimulus, entrainment
works more efficiently. Thus, when doing a sweep from one frequency to
another, the starting frequency should be as close to your current
brain state as possible. The sweep speed should be such that your
brain's state changes steadily with it, so that the difference never
gets very large. In practice, it is difficult to determine your brain
state without extra equipment (like EEG devices). However, you can
quite safely assume that during the day your brain is in the beta stage
(about 20Hz) and you can start the sweep from there. If you are already
somewhat relaxed, you can use a start frequency of 15Hz or a few Hz
lower.
Stimulating the brain with binaural beat frequencies
The easiest way of applying stimulus to the brain is
via ears. Other senses could be used as well, and vision is actually
used quite often (often in addition to hearing). However, humans cannot
hear sounds low enough to be useful for brain stimulation, so special
techniques must be used. One such special technique used is called binaural beats.
If the left ear is presented with a steady tone of
500Hz and the right ear a steady tone of 510Hz, these two tones combine
in the brain. The difference, 10Hz, is perceived by the brain and is a
very effective stimulus for brainwave entrainment. This 10Hz is formed
entirely by the brain. When using stereo headphones, the left and right
sounds do not mix together until in your brain. The frequency
difference, when perceived by brain this way, is called a binaural beat.
The effect of the audible frequencies used
To get a stimulus of 10Hz, you may use tones of
500Hz and 510Hz, or 400Hz and 410Hz, or 800Hz and 810Hz, or so on. The
only requirements are that the tone is heard well enough and that it is
below about 1000Hz. Below 1000Hz, the wavelength of the skull is
sufficiently small so that the sound waves curve around it.
You may try out different audible tones with BrainWave Generator and see which ones work best for you.
Altered brain states
As mentioned above, applying a stimulus to the brain
will eventually bring the brain's state closer to the stimulus
frequency. The following paragraphs describe some possible effects of
this.
Note, however, that just passively listening to binaural beats does not
necessarily alter your state of consciousness. For example, willingness
and ability to relax and focus attention affects how effective the
binaural beat stimulus is for inducing state changes.
Helping in meditation
Meditation is essentially about willingly being able to
alter one's brain frequency to a desired state. While meditators have
traditionally used several years to learn the techniques of meditation,
you can now attain the same effect with brainwave entrainment. No
special training or great discipline is required. Good meditation
frequencies are in the alpha range, from 8Hz to 13Hz.
When a certain brainwave state is experienced and
practiced over a period of time, the brain will "learn" the state
change and it will become easier to self-produce the desired brainwave
state at will. Thus, using brainwave entrainment, you can expect to get
some of its effects later even without any entrainment.
Reducing learning time
The theta stage (4hz - 7Hz) has been found to increase
learning capabilities. In fact, children spend more time in theta stage
than adults, which explains the accelerated learning
capabilities of children.
Alpha frequencies are also useful for learning purposes.
You can play language cassettes, subliminal tapes, etc. during an
entrainment session for a maximum effect.
Reducing sleep needs
Some people have found that half an hour a day of the Theta stage can replace up to 4 hours of sleep.
Treatment of certain mental diseases
Brainwave entrainment is used in treatment of
depression, low self-esteem, attention deficit disorder, drug and
alcohol addiction and autism, to name a few.
Brainwave entrainment has also been found helpful in alleviating headaches and migraines.
Miscellaneous
Some users have also reported increases in their sex drive as a result of brainwave entrainment.
This research combined with psychic schools dimensional overlap knowledge can lead to exciting never before experianced experiments. |
