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Author: Corey Anderson
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.091kg
ISBN: 9781728449586
ISBN 10: 1728449588
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 January 2022
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children / Juvenile
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Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The potential science behind the sf trope of mind control is the subject in this entry in The Real Science of Super Powers series (6 titles). Though careful to note that true mind control is fantasy, the author proposes other angles, such as mentally operating technology, influencing the thoughts of others through guided hypnosis, brainwashing, or even positive thinking: if you anticipate doing well on a test, for instance, that attitude might help your performance. Current and proposed technologies (such as brain implants) hint at future possibilities, accompanied by a brief discussion of ethics. Most kids won't be persuaded by the closing activity--trying to convince friends that a pencil is made of rubber by wiggling it by its eraser. Otherwise, the high-interest topic, intriguing facts, and approachable language create a compelling package.--Booklist -- Journal (4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)
This addition to the Real Science of Superpowers series raises some questions. What is real about mind control? Is it possible to control another person with your mind? The answer here is no. But it is possible to control some machines now, and it may be possible to mentally control where and how your car gets you from point A to point B in the future. Maybe it would be best to let someone else be the first driver, but it seems to be coming soon. After a brief overview about how the brain works, Anderson's first chapter considers how much mind control one person may have over another, through means such as hypnosis. Can hypnosis be used to make a person do something bad? Probably not. Can it help someone get over a bad habit like smoking? Yes. The book continues with discussion of related topics for how a person can manipulate others' actions, as well as how an amputee can use mind control to tell an artificial limb what to do. Includes information about how doctors can use MRIs to understand problems in the brain. This book is full of clear, useful photos and sidebar facts about the brain. Includes a glossary. This book is a helpful tool for teachers leading discussion about brain function. A good addition to an elementary school library. Reviewer Rating: 5 -Children's Literature -- Website (8/7/2022 12:00:00 AM) The potential science behind the sf trope of mind control is the subject in this entry in The Real Science of Super Powers series (6 titles). Though careful to note that true mind control is fantasy, the author proposes other angles, such as mentally operating technology, influencing the thoughts of others through guided hypnosis, brainwashing, or even positive thinking: if you anticipate doing well on a test, for instance, that attitude might help your performance. Current and proposed technologies (such as brain implants) hint at future possibilities, accompanied by a brief discussion of ethics. Most kids won't be persuaded by the closing activity--trying to convince friends that a pencil is made of rubber by wiggling it by its eraser. Otherwise, the high-interest topic, intriguing facts, and approachable language create a compelling package.--Booklist -- Journal (4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)
