Mindmapping is a technique where one iteratively draws a diagram with information, and links those pieces of information together with connections. It’s a very powerful technique which you can use when trying to tackle complex problem areas, such as new ideas, studying of new subjects, analysis of problems, organizing, writing, decision-making, etc.
This is a quick-and-dirty [...]
Posted under DIY, Memory, Tools by mind 21.07.2008
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This here is a story what happened to a friend of mine. It relies on the fact that people enter a kind of trance-like state when they do something monotonous. Behold, the sequencing attack against coffee shop clerks!
Posted under DIY, Experiences by mind 01.05.2008
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In order to make coloured noise (white, brown, pink) you do not have to spend even $35 to get a specialized commercial product. You can just download Audacity, an open source audio editor, and generate the noise files with that.
Posted under DIY, Ganzfeld, Tools by mind 17.03.2008
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To experiment with the Ganzfeld effect, you need to create a suitable Ganzfeld (or more if you aim for multi-modal Ganzfeld). One way to make a visual Ganzfeld are so-called “Ganzfeld goggles” and a bright light.
To build Ganzfeld goggles, you need ping-pong balls, some sandpaper, a sharp knife (for example those which are used to [...]
Posted under DIY, Ganzfeld, Tools by mind 24.02.2008
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