Electrically stimulated "virtual reality"

From: Alintelbot@aol.com
Date: Wed Jul 21 1999 - 23:18:11 MDT


Michael Persinger of Laurentian University has done some promising research
by applying computer-controlled selenoid magnets to the heads of test
subjects. He alters brain activity in the temporal lobe, and has managed to
produce a variety of altered states, including hallucinations.

Since the temporal lobe is arguably where the brain "creates" reality, I
wonder how far way we are from achieving a "full-immersion" virtual
environment by way of precise electromagnetic fields to the brain. How small
would the 'trodes have to be--assuming it's possible to create an interactive
hallucination without using intrusive surgery?

--Mac Tonnies



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