Medical Improving numerosity skills using magnetic fields?

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The discussion centers around the implications of a study on the effects of strong magnetic fields on brain function, particularly in relation to savant abilities and numerosity. While the study suggests that inhibiting certain brain areas could shed light on how savants excel in specific skills, the practicality of applying these findings to enhance numerosity in the general population is questioned. A participant notes the study's method, which involves just 15 minutes of exposure to a magnetic field, claiming that the effects can last up to an hour, indicating potential for practical application. However, skepticism remains regarding the overall effectiveness and broader implications of the research.
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http://www.centreforthemind.com/publications/SavantNumerosity.pdf"
 
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Your title is pretty misleading. The rather strong magnetic field used to inhibit an area of the brain in this study might help understand how the deficits in a savant's brain lead to unusual abilities in very limited areas, but it isn't anything that could be considered practically for improving numerosity.

Do you have some specific question related to the article?
 
I saw this on NGC channel too. It didn't look too impractical. Just 15 minutes of exposure to a strong pulsating magnetic field and the effect will last up to an hour.
 

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