#5 Brain “Hacking”
Introduction: The term “hacking” usually refers to an illegal gain into one’s computer with the intent of exploiting the contents. But there is a new use of this word – “Hacking the Brain” which involves changing the way the brain performs.
Most articles written about “brain hacking” are referencing to activities such as physical exercises to activate the brain’s capability, boosting the brain through nutrition, rewiring the brain through neuroplasticity, … and even the use of electrical wires placed in the brain to allow outside stimulation.
Purpose: To explore a simple “brain hack” that can make a large impact on one’s life.
Objectives: At the end of this assignment the student should be able to:
State the function of the sensory receptors.
State the type of sensory receptors stimulated by the Brainport.
Compare the normal pathway of sight to the neuronal pathway created by using the BrainPort.
Explain the function of the BrainPort, using their own words in the explanation.
Instructions:
Download the Handout. Read about the brain port.
Download the student submissions to view the assignment and type in your answers.
View the Video #1 in the link below this assignment box.
View the Video #2 in the link below this assignment box. Take notes of the normal pathway and the brain port pathway.
Complete the assignment and submit in dropbox.
