Time to expand the mind

One reason may be that our brains are already working at near-optimal capacity; attempts to modify them bump up against the hard limits of neurobiology. If this is the case, then we need to find a new strategy for boosting cognitive power. The best path, we believe, will be to improve the way in whi...

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 531; no. 7592; p. S9
Main Authors Fitz, Nicholas S, Reiner, Peter B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group 03.03.2016
Subjects
Cognitive ability
Design
Neurobiology
Neurosciences
Smartphones
Technology adoption
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Summary:One reason may be that our brains are already working at near-optimal capacity; attempts to modify them bump up against the hard limits of neurobiology. If this is the case, then we need to find a new strategy for boosting cognitive power. The best path, we believe, will be to improve the way in which we blend our mental capabilities with the powerful algorithms in our computers and smartphones.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/531S9a