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Why better understanding brainwaves will benefit our future

Dr. R. Douglas Fields' new book Electric Brain takes a look at the incredible power of one of the most complicated parts of the body.

SEATTLE — In his new book Electric Brain, author and neuroscientist R. Douglas Fields, PhD takes readers on a journey to demystify the power of brain waves.

In this interview, Fields discusses the history of brainwave research, practical implications of manipulating brainwaves on our future and the latest in brain-computer interface technology.

"One of the most interesting things about this is being able to monitor the electrical activity in the brain gives us insight into our cognitive abilities," Fields said.

ABOUT THE BOOK: "In this eye-opening and in-depth look at the most recent findings in brain science, Fields explores groundbreaking research that shows brainwaves can:

  • Reveal the type of brain you have—its strengths and weaknesses and your aptitude for learning different types of information
  • Allow scientists to watch your brain learn, glean your intelligence, and even tell how adventurous you are. "You can unite brainwaves with machines, you can pick up brainwaves from one person and transmit them into the brain of another person and control that persons behavior, even across species," Fields said.
  • Expose hidden dysfunctions—including signifiers of mental illness and neurological disorders
  • Render your thoughts and transmit them to machines and back from machines into your brain
  • Meld minds by telepathically transmitting information from one brain to another
  • Enable individuals to rewire their own brains and improve cognitive performance" rdouglasfields.com

Segment Producer Joseph Suttner. Watch New Day Northwest 11 AM weekdays on KING 5 and streaming live on KING5.comContact New Day. 

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