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Megabrain: New Tools and Techniques for Brain Growth and Mind Expansion

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This is THE book on Mind machines and technology aimed at helping people take control of their consciousness and mental states. It discusses sound and light machines, biofeedback and a wide range of other technologies. It was way ahead of its time when it originally appeared, and I don't know of any other book that has updated it, other than MegaBrain Zones, also by Mike Hutchison. This book is a great way to get a handle on the technologies available for exploring consciousness.

I read this book in 1986 and bought it back several time since. I learned a lot. I was fully satisfied and that spured me into buying a lot of other books.

If you have an interest in consciousness and the potential of the human mind - and how to increase/expand it - then buy and read this book. It's one of the most definitive on the topic!

Megabrain is now a rather out of date book, but still contains lots of useful info as to why brain wave entrainment and other methods actually work. The reviews of equipment are now 10+ years old, but still contain useful info about the technology involved. Worth a read, especially as this book is cheap second hand now.

I got this book hoping to learn about ways to increase intelligence and overall brain function. Unfortunately, the book only talks about how certain machines may have the ability to increase intelligence, but it doesn't offer any substantial evidence. In addition, it doesn't offer any way of actually utilizing these machines to increase intelligence. It is also very repetitive and disorganized.

Backed into finding out about this book through the reference section in a Hemisynch/Holosynch Brain entrainment audio article. This is a great reference even though it is over twenty years since the last printing. I have just ordered another copy to ensure that I'll always have one around for reference. Superb job of covering the material. Yes the pictures are dated but, if you use this book as a starting point, the techniqes and machines that he discusses are still available and the staying power validates some of the viability of the techniques/instruments. I am on my second time through it because it is a lot to absorb and it is a compelling read.

I anticipated a book with a lot of hard information about the use of "mind machines". What I got was a superficial Time magazine article that ran on for several hundred pages. I was unable to force myself to wade through the hash of gee-whiz anecdotes and generally purple prose to get the end of this volume, but it is hard to believe the the second half will make the kind of stylistic change that would make the book interesting or useful.

This book was originally released in 1981, and then rereleased in 1986. Although the title states it is about "NEW" tools and techniques for brain growth and mind expansion, the tools and techniques are in fact 20 years old. You should see the black and white photo section of the antiquated electronics! Don't bother with this book - there has to be something more recent out there.

The book was quite dated the first time that I saw it 10 years ago, and there hasn't been one single modification to it in that time. Talk about retro...you should see the black and white pictures.

At any rate, If you are looking for information on current mind/brain technology, I wouldn't bother with this book. It is definitely out of date.

I estimate I have read nearly one hundred books this year, and this is without question the best one. Absolutely fabulous detail and theory. My only complaint is that he takes evolution for granted, but that is a flaw so common it can't be held against him. I will re-read this book many times. Well worth the money.