I am quite afraid of this…

2011 July 29
by Tanya McGinnity

The basic idea: after a long day of work (at whatever it is you do for a living in 2025), you come home, lay down, and put your head inside the Optocoupler. It closes over your whole head like a pyramid-shaped mask, sealing out sights and sounds. Then, a mysterious disco-ball-like strobing pattern starts pulsing in front of you, accompanied by crackly digital sounds that could be bacon frying or raindrops hitting a touchscreen. What could be more relaxing?

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  1. July 29, 2011

    Seems to be the same principle involved as binaural beats audio tracks which are supposed to alter brain waves. Studies have debunked that quite thoroughly. This would likely trigger epileptic seizures in those susceptible. Not recommended would be the way to go.

    • Tanya McGinnity permalink*
      July 29, 2011

      I know! I’m very photosensitive so this would make me loopy.

      I’ll stay on my cushion.

  2. July 29, 2011

    I’m afraid the strobe lights would just give me a migraine. Then I could mindful of how much my head hurts.

    • Tanya McGinnity permalink*
      July 29, 2011

      Completely mindful indeed :)

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