Mega Brain Power: Transform Your Life With Mind Machines and Brain Nutrients [Paperback]

Michael Hutchison (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

Hutchison ( Megabrain ) is one of the pioneer promoters of brain-boosting technology. And while his book proclaims the infinite potential of mind technology and "smart" pills, it also includes this disclaimer: "Some of the devices and procedures described here are experimental in nature. . . . None of the information contained in this book should be construed as a claim or representation that these devices are intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of disease. . . . The use of some of these devices may be dangerous for those who are not in sound mental and physical health." Still, despite these introductory words of caution, Hutchison claims that research conducted by a variety of psychiatrists and psychologists, educators, therapists, physicians and clinicians proves that mind machines do work: they boost IQs, enchance creativity, increase memory and sexual pleasure, alleviate pain and overcome depression and anxiety. None of these assertions is substantiated by specific studies, only by vague allusions to ongoing research. The book catalogues the devices used in brain-mind fitness, such as the flotation tank, designed to provide sensory restriction. Also explained is how technology can be combined with brain-power nutrients for super mind-expansion. Mind enhancement through machines and nutrients is a seductive thought: Who wouldn't want to boost their IQ if all they had to do was soak in an isolation tank? But Hutchison is too uncritical an advocate of the nascent technology, and his book, though entertaining and skillfully written, is a manual of a pseudo-science, to be consumed with a shaker of salt.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 481 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Books (Adult Trd Pap); 1st edition (February 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562827707
• ISBN-13: 978-1562827700
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #504,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Transform your life, November 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Mega Brain Power: Transform Your Life With Mind Machines and Brain Nutrients (Paperback)

I have read and re-read this book many times. It is absolutely a must read for anyone caught in the fight/flight response, and that includes about 80% of the population. some day people might figure out that the majority of the problems we face regarding mental and emotional disabilities are just a flight/fight response of varying degrees. Early trauma results in fear and that fear rules the sub-conscious. Block that fear with cranial electrical stimulation and other devices that are capable of moving the homeostatic nature of the brain, and the symptoms of most things in the DSM-iv will remediate. Hutchison interviewed about every researcher in the country that was of any importance. He was respected by all of them with his ability to grasp what they were saying. After reading this book look into the fact that the more you put brain chemicals into your body in the form of psychotropic drugs, the less the brain makes those chemicals on its own, like it should. A healthy brain will make healthy chemicals on its own. An unhealthy brain is better moved by stimulation of devices rather that pills. It appears that the brain is self correcting on its own with the technologies discussed in this book.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, December 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mega Brain Power: Transform Your Life With Mind Machines and Brain Nutrients (Paperback)

This book explores the use of Light and Sound machines, for improving your life. It also covers various other machines and mind tools as well. I for one can vouch for the use of one of these machines. It has literally changed my life. I highly recommend this book. It is the best one out there on the subject.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but indispensible., October 10, 2005

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lucifer-dianus "lucifer-dianus" (Louisville KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mega Brain Power: Transform Your Life With Mind Machines and Brain Nutrients (Paperback)

This is a good guide to brain-tech, and really the only one that serves it's purpose. It is, as other reviewers have mentioned, quite dated, and there are many products out on the market now which just aren't in this book. Obviously, however, an intelligent consumer can supplement their reading of this book with research on the web to find out about the products that are out now. I discovered the floatation tank, CES, integrated motion systems, smart drugs, sound tables and many other useful tools through this book. I got started in all this stuff by buying a light and sound machine from a magazine advertisement, 15 years ago, and until reading Megabrain I didn't know about the other stuff. CES has greatly enhanced my life, and soon I'm going to buy a floatation tank now that I can afford it. Simply put, there is no other book that concentrates all of these and other items into one single book. That is why this is the only book that is going to make people aware that so many of these things exist. For example: I know plenty of people who are aware of the floatation tank, but not aware of CES. I also know people who are aware of light and sound machines, but not aware of floatation. This is why, no matter how dated the book is, it's going to remain a classic for those who might potentially become true connoissieurs of brain-tech, and indispensible to the explorer who is just beginning. The writing style is admittedly, very periodical-like, however I don't see a problem with this since it is basically a consumer guide. The book shouldn't really attempt to tell you every little thing you can do with each and every gadget, it can only give you a bit of the theory behind each product, and give you a general idea of what it does. I do think, however, that the author should consider coming out with a new edition or perhaps start from scratch with an entirely new book that fulfills the same purpose.