neurofeedback

A technique that provides real-time brain wave activity feedback to enable users to consciously alter their brain function and behavior.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Battle for Your Brain (2015)David Eagleman

PART II Hacking the Brain

This chapter explores the rising use of cognitive enhancers such as ADHD drugs, dietary supplements, brain-training games, and emerging neurotechnology to improve brain performance, especially among healthy individuals seeking competitive advantages. It discusses the ethical and legal implications of such enhancements, contrasting them with clear-cut cheating exemplified by the Operation Varsity Blues scandal. The chapter also highlights institutional responses, including academic policies that classify unauthorized use of cognitive enhancers as cheating.