A new invention was made to improve knowledge of a person.

it is something new. maybe it is something that can be tried in my country. it is a big science discovery

My goodness an electric shock to increase knowledge? What’s wrong with good old fashioned study? It sounds like the treatment they used in mental institutions years ago! I can’t say that I agree with it, I would not like me or my daughter hooked up to such a contraption and I am surprised these methods are being used at Oxford!

To be honest, I don't believe the effect of the ivention. Or else, if the ivention can really increase our knowledge, then we will don't need teachers, books. So I guess the invention can help enhance the ability of memory, which I think is more reasonable.

Does it really work?If it does I should try it once it's commercially available.I hope it does not have any side effects. If it is successful this intention will really make a huge impact to the human race.I wish someday everyone is intelligent.:)

there are already lots of ways to enhance human minds just like in the field of medicines. there showing the positive effects of it but the big question is... how about the negative effects of it to our body? have people also thought of that before they undergo towards it?

there are already lots of ways to enhance human minds just like in the field of medicines. there showing the positive effects of it but the big question is... how about the negative effects of it to our body?

Oxford is the oldest and world famous university. It is the origin of many wonderful miracle inventions. This latest knowledge improvement machine will be seems like shine in the society. Rate(cost) is also a big matter.

Oxford is the oldest and world famous university. It is the origin of many wonderful miracle inventions. This latest knowledge improvement machine will be seems like shine in the society. Rate(cost) is also a big matter.

If it is really so, then there will be no stupids in the world.

I think it is a good idea and invention. But I still afraid of its effective. Whether there is another way to increase my knowledge beside learn and exercise in a long time. If the evention is sucessful, noone must go to school. Right?

So one needs to be hooked up to improve one's intelligence? No thanks - I'll stay dumb lol....

Hey there will be something along with current shock. How come they only give shock like a treatment to mental patient. Try to find out exactly what is that? Or if it is the same above you stated may be that's fake.

oh dear looks like a mental patient getting electric shock yes it may work on the same principal.sending out shock waves may act as a booster for nerves and thus can aid in proper functioning of brain.

There's little information provided in your post, i think. And like the others above, it seems like a shock treatment. Those Oxford people, I'm not sure what they are up to... This invention could either be harmful or in some way beneficial. I'm no expert so i don't know what to think. I'm neutral on this subject. If this experiment goes well, i hope they use it for good and if it fails, they can simply think of starting another invention that makes more sense. XD