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Discussion: Knowing this will eliminate all your O errors!

in: Orienteering; General

Apr 21, 2009 10:40 PM # 
coach:
Brain Waves Foretell Mistakes

Brain Waves Foretell Mistakes Using magnetoencephalography (MEG), scientists have discovered that just before making a mistake, humans produce distinctive brain waves indicative of a lack of attention. It works like this: about one second before a mistake occurs, brain waves in two sections of the brain become more active. Potential applications include attention-monitoring devices for life-critical safety workers like air traffic controllers, and treatments for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) children.

One of these hooked to my head and I'd be golden!...
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Apr 21, 2009 10:45 PM # 
iansmith:
Where did you read this?
Apr 22, 2009 1:34 AM # 
Soupbone:
Next they will try to eliminate all orienteers from running around with little antenas on their heads. Get the hide under your shirt type.
Apr 22, 2009 2:04 AM # 
jjcote:
One of these hooked to my head and it would be sounding the alarm continuously...
Apr 22, 2009 2:08 AM # 
cmpbllv:
...and then you'd never be able to concentrate again!
Apr 22, 2009 2:39 AM # 
urthbuoy:
A Simpson's Episode comes to mind.

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