Direct to the Brain

Since medieval times students have wished that it was easier to learn their lessons. There have been all kinds of memory cramming gimmicks that they have used to do their home work. Yet science projects to date have yet to come up with the ideal memory booster.

The Germans were keen on mastering the concept of the “Nuremberg Funnel”, by which the teacher could literally pour knowledge into the brain of a student. This would need little or no effort on the part of the student, but he would be able to use the knowledge on his own.

The Indians speak of “Yognindra” where in the student is made to hear an audio version of whatever lesson it is that he needs to learn, just as he falls asleep at night. It is believed that knowledge that is gained at this point of time gets embedded permanently in the brain.

And if all that fails, put your trust in the researchers of the University of California who want to bring in knowledge direct to the brain by implanting microchips there. Of course as of now the chips are being put into the brains of mice that are part of the science experiment and it will be a while before students can give up their books.