EarlyAd29 t1_j2cbsbw wrote on December 31, 2022 at 4:45 AM

For a long time, people thought the brains are responsible for regulating blood temperature. Only after a gruesome history in psychology do we now understand the different parts of the brain and their responsibilities. Scientists also experimented with monkeys and mice to find which part of the brain is for what. Did you know that a strong magnetic wave directed at your brain can mess your mind up but only for a short duration?

lifesoidot t1_j2czrzd wrote on December 31, 2022 at 9:18 AM

Even extremely powerful magnets are quite benign. Take MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for example. The tissues will warm a little, but well within what is safe.

Perhaps you are thinking of a shock wave? Like an IED outside an armoured vehicle. The armour might prevent any shrapnel penetration, but the shock wave alone can cause an acquired brain injury.

rogue303 t1_j2d6b2p wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:49 AM

Nope, he's probably talking about transcranial magnetic stimulation. You can use it to excite/suppress regions of the brain with interesting results.

EarlyAd29 t1_j2dgx75 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:03 PM

I edited my comment to make more sense. the type of magnetic wave I mean are say you're counting numbers then you suddenly start talking gibberish because I directed a strong magnetic wave at your brain, but it's only temporary and should not, for some reason, be used for recreational purposes.

michalsrb t1_j2ea38x wrote on December 31, 2022 at 4:55 PM

I find it strange that people thought other places (like the heart) were where mind resides, because I can "feel" I am in my head, not other part of my body. Maybe it's just learned feeling from knowing the truth.

Also the placement of eyes and ears kinda place the center of self into the head.