Two applications controlled and operated through the reading of brain waves are now in the Apple App Store. The Los Angeles Times has reported that the apps, born in Iceland to a company called MindGames, are simplified versions of EEG machines used in hospitals.
MindGames CEO Deepa Iyengar told neurogadget.com: “Change your mind, change your reality.” She added, “People often see and respond emotionally to threats from others that may not be significant or even real, existing only in their minds. As a result, we waste a lot of energy on quick reactions. We can and should understand that our emotional responses do not represent the truth.”
Tug of Mind lets you turn any photo into an angry 3D foil. The app makes visible the hidden emotions we feel in daily life as we engage with the world, showing the negative effects of others’ emotions. While the player relaxes, the device detects their brainwaves and alters the mood on their opponent’s face.
Similarly, a brain-powered game called W.I.L.D was released last month for the iPod and iPhone. W.I.L.D. is enabled through meditation and refocusing attention. Players are able to navigate dreamlike dimensions, put out fires, bend spoons, and form galaxies with their minds.
The downside of mind-controlled apps? Choose a photo of your mother and see for yourself.