Now that laptops, smartphones, and other devices are so commonplace in our modern-day lives, the art of writing by hand has seen a decline. Before, young people were taught how to read and write in cursive at school as part of the standard curriculum. Since 2010, however, the … [Read more...] about Pen and paper revival: The many brain-boosting benefits of writing by hand
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Can a machine read your mind? Turning thoughts into words
BrainGate recently made a technological breakthrough that has the potential to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis. Previously, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) had been able to translate thoughts into the physical world through point-and-click systems … [Read more...] about Can a machine read your mind? Turning thoughts into words
Brain-computer interface enables paralyzed man text with his thoughts
Neuroscientists from Stanford University have just made history by successfully converting brain activity related to handwriting into actual text in real-time. The team, working together with the BrainGate consortium, achieved the feat thanks to a new brain-computer interface … [Read more...] about Brain-computer interface enables paralyzed man text with his thoughts
You are how you write
Does handwriting analysis offer accurate insights into personality? Ode went to a graphologist to find out. Marco Visscher | November 2008 issue In preparation for my meeting with graphologist Maresi de Monchy, I was told to supply a handwritten text on a sheet of unlined paper. … [Read more...] about You are how you write