scav comments on Bayes for Schizophrenics: Reasoning in Delusional Disorders - LessWrong

88 Post author: Yvain 13 August 2012 07:22PM

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Comment author: MBlume 13 August 2012 06:02:38AM *  25 points [-]

Where are we on selectively/temporarily/safely de-activating brain regions? Magnetic field to the RDPC sounds like it'd be <s>fantastically fun at parties</s>extremely informative under the right circumstances.

Comment author: scav 15 August 2012 09:13:45AM 2 points [-]

I think safely de-activating that part of your brain while you are still awake and able to act on your beliefs is a contradiction in terms. I'd want an experienced psychiatric nurse present, personally. And a million quid.