The ‘thinking cap’ is finally here, and it might actually make you smarter

The ‘thinking cap’ is finally here, and it might actually make you smarter

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Having trouble studying for that big test? Or getting that report done in time for your boss?

Help could be on the way, as a group of scientists believe they have actually created a ‘thinking cap’.

By placing the gear on a subjects head, the contraption works by sending very low voltage electrical shocks to the brain.

The creators, Geoff Woodman and his team from Venderbilt University in Tennessee, claim that electrical stimulation in certain parts of the brain could increase the ability to learn new skills and improve their decision making.

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‘We did find that the effects lasted about five hours,’ he said, suggesting that this would be a good procedure for a commercial pilot or a surgeon.

They also think the ‘thinking cap’ could help people with psychiatric disorders.

The cap will not be available for quite some time, as the team have to ensure there are no long-term effects from wearing it.

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