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Exploring the Potential of Mind-Reading Devices

January 28, 2024January 14, 2024 Gazedreamer

Recording a few more thoughts on mind-reading devices. It will be interesting to explore if these devices can be used to understand how people encode information and if this encoding changes over time. Questions arise: How does it vary with … Continue reading Exploring the Potential of Mind-Reading Devices

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EEG, brain machine interface

Thoughts on Mind Reading Devices

January 27, 2024January 14, 2024 Gazedreamer

There has been significant research in the last decade on how to read the minds of humans. In 2011, a video and paper were published by the scientist, Jack Gallant, from University of California, Berkeley. He utilized an EEG cap … Continue reading Thoughts on Mind Reading Devices

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N.K. Jemisin, The Broken Earth Trilogy

Why is the Fifth Season so Good?

January 20, 2024January 13, 2024 Gazedreamer

Why Is This Book So Good? I’m currently around 75% through the The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, and I’ve been pondering why it has received such high acclaim. The fact that it won the prestigious Hugo Award, the top … Continue reading Why is the Fifth Season so Good?

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Review of Ninjak Vol. 1: Weaponeer by Matt Kindt

January 13, 2024December 23, 2023 Gazedreamer

Ninjak So, I completed the graphic novel, Ninjak Volume 1: Weaponeer by Matt Kindt covering issues one through five. The story revolves around a man who is both a spy and a ninja, working specifically for the MI-6 British intelligence … Continue reading Review of Ninjak Vol. 1: Weaponeer by Matt Kindt

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Time for Sleep Innovation

January 7, 2024December 23, 2023 Gazedreamer

There have been stories emerging recently about influences on the quality of sleep. There was one study recently that showed that the vibrations of a car make one susceptible to sleep. Another study showed that rhythmic rocking can induce deep … Continue reading Time for Sleep Innovation

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Dhonielle Clayton, Fantasy

Review of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

January 6, 2024May 15, 2023 Gazedreamer

The Belles In the world of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton, almost all people are gray. But a few are full of color, and they have the ability to modify other people’s appearances, from skin color to hairstyles to bone … Continue reading Review of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

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Joe Henderson, Lee Garbett, Antonio Fabela, Image comics

Review of Skyward by Joe Henderson

December 30, 2023December 23, 2023 Gazedreamer

A Gravity-Defying Tragedy Unfolds Firstly, let me express that I thoroughly enjoyed Skyward. It was a captivating read with excellent visuals, making it a satisfying overall experience. Now, let’s delve into the plot. Spoilers ahead!!! The story begins with a … Continue reading Review of Skyward by Joe Henderson

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Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared light

How do you find tetrachromats?

December 9, 2023May 15, 2023 Gazedreamer

Of the entire spectrum of light, we, humans can only see a limited range. There are some people who theoretically have the ability to see more colors than most people. These people, tetrachromats, have an extra cone in their eyes … Continue reading How do you find tetrachromats?

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Guardians and Orogenes: Navigating Power Dynamics in The Fifth Season

November 27, 2023November 22, 2023 Gazedreamer

These are my thoughts on the book The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin up to the part of the story where Damaya is on her way to the fulcrum so that she can be trained to use her abilities. Earlier, … Continue reading Guardians and Orogenes: Navigating Power Dynamics in The Fifth Season

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