On May 5th,
2017, I viewed the event of Octopus Brainstorming. Now what occurred at this
event was volunteers putting on what looked like to be an octopus, hence the
name of the event. There are electrodes, an object that electricity either enters
or leaves, inside the “octopus” on each of the volunteer’s heads. These
electrodes record tiny signals which then are transmitted to a computer which
run the signal. The computer is where you are able to see the graph of the
brainwaves. These signals translate colors throughout the octopus, colors depending
on your brainwaves. Therefore, by changing your thoughts and mood, you are able
to control the brainwaves and colors, syncing up with your partner. Also, listening
to different types of genres of music and songs will change the colors of the octopus,
as in your mound without trying your brainwaves will change.
As the
event ended, we were asked to write down how to get the audience involved. Instead
of just watching the volunteers, allow the audience to be a part of it as well.
My personal idea was to allow the audience to put something on that showed
their colored thoughts as well. The only difference is that it would not be
hooked up to the two main volunteers and tracking your brainwaves. It would
just be showing the colors and how you related to everyone else.
I personally
think it is fascinating to be able to see your own brainwaves and see how they
compare to others. You were able to tell that the machine was not just showing
random colors and random brainwaves to act like it was working, as it would change
from person to person. 6 different groups of two volunteered to test it out and each
had different color combinations and brainwave tendencies. Since there was not
enough time for everyone, I was unable to test it out. If I was walking down
the street and witnessed this, I would try it out.
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