FiftyTwo comments on Open Thread, January 16-31, 2013 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: FiftyTwo 22 January 2013 04:55:25PM 2 points [-]

Does anyone know about Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation? It can apparently be used to stimulate concentration, 'flow' and allow low level wireheading.

Seems like if its as easy as the article implies it might be cheaper and more effective than nootropics for cognitive enhancement etc.

Comment author: [deleted] 23 January 2013 05:27:42PM 1 point [-]

There's a reddit on the topic.

Comment author: gwern 22 January 2013 07:34:50PM 1 point [-]

If you search LW, you'll see it's come up before. No one's reported impressive results yet.

Comment author: FiftyTwo 28 January 2013 04:28:18PM 0 points [-]

I'm tempted to self experiment on this. But I suspect that without a background in neuroscience I might end up accidentally taking stupid risks.