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    This section features our research and discussion on artificial intelligence (AI), gives an overview of neuro-compensatory mechanisms, and discusses AI applications in technology. The links at left, and discussion below, connects to supporting topics.

Neuro-Compensatory Mechanisms

    This AI section might also be termed, "Compensatory Mechanisms," since their goal is to assist one's brain in compensating or adjusting to the ever-changing events of the world around us, in reorganizing brain function. Many techniques have been reported to assist the brain in stimulating processes that activate communication with other brain centers, thereby opening up the more expansive capabilities of the sub-conscious mind. In clinical studies, both PET and fMRI imaging have shown to map specific thought and behavior processes. The human brain appears, by design, to be capable of self-normalization to its own deficits. However, when the deficits are of such critical size, location, or impairment, the brain cannot self-normalize. Medical, surgical, and other interventions then are required. This multi-media guide on the human brain identifies structures commonly involved by tumor, stroke, injury, and pathophysiological changes.

    We may not always be aware, but we employ selectively learned compensatory mechanisms in our daily routines. Athletes, entertainers, military personnel, and those who work under high risk conditions must learn to employ even more specific mechanisms to strengthen brain performance and accomplish tasks. Individuals with neurological impairment, or deficit, require more specific compensatory techniques in order to stimulate poor functioning areas of the brain.

    Neuro-compensatory mechanisms help to avert cognitive deficit, boost mental awareness, balance and coordination, pain tolerance, and productivity. Artificial intelligence (AI) devices connect modern science with the study of the mind, Eastern beliefs, body mechanics, and awareness of movement. Numerous techniques have shown varying degrees of success in improving neurological performance and health. Civilizations have employed a variety of techniques over several thousand years to improve brain function, but the new role of technology is in its infancy.

Modern Neuro-Compensatory Theory and Techniques

    A number of neuro-compensatory techniques have shown efficacy in enhancing cognitive function, managing pain, and overall well-being. They include: Music & Art Therapy, Drum Circles, Biofeedback, Yoga, Meditation, Faith practices, Hypnosis, and Vestibular Therapy. Each has their strength and many sub-specialties. Published works have demonstrated their benefits and efficacy. We host our own Audio Vestibular Visual Compensatory Study which revealed a critical cause and effect relationship and discussion of the use of auditory (rhythm) and vestibular therapies.

Biofeedback, auditory, and vestibular therapies can incorporate data monitoring. Yoga and Meditation could be integrated for data monitoring and written journals. Simple digital recorders can be used to aid the efficacy of these techniques. In examining the efficacy of various Spiritual practices, such as Faith, Yoga, Meditation, and Music & Art, it is worth noting that technology could potentially interfere with its benefits - through the altering dynamics of the free flow of thought and energy. Where memory and cognition issues are present, technology may outweigh these tradeoffs.

    We explored techniques in Music and Art Therapy and Drum Circles to aid health and cognition, and found these to act as a catalyst for learning, and helpful in the rehabilitation of health. Our Auditory Vestibular Study supported these conclusions. Percussion instruments, such as the "djembe" drum, are known to induce Spiritual benefits. Actual performing of music and art can improve spatial, analytical, and creative brain functions, and stimulate interests and comprehension necessary to learning. The following audio files aid the brain and human spirit: Evening Solstace, drum circle audio 1, drum circle audio 2,and Neuro-Pop Research. These modalities can aid those suffering from stroke, multiple sclerosis, autism, Parkinson's disease, hydrocephalus, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).

    A question that has confounded scientists for many years is whether "Spiritual sensation" is actually a "6th Sense." Books, movies, and Spiritual writings indicate its existence, yet science has yet to formally confirm it as a sensory function, perhaps as it tends to occur in certain individuals, and to varying degrees. It appears, at least in part, to be the foundation for many of the benefits provided through Compensatory and alternative therapies, and is viewed as pivotal to creative and intuitive abilities of many modern artists, scientists, businessmen, religious and political leaders.

AI Technology in Cognitive, Health, and Performance Enhancement

    We respond to events around us that can be measured in seconds or less in making our appropriate choice. Those choices are often key to determining success, or failure at a task. This cause and effect relationship exists in all tasks, whether menial or critically complex. Since time and life are not static, but rather are ever changing, it places a sizable burden on individuals during critical decision-making. We learn and prepare for decision-making events through training and education, which today is increasingly supported with information technology. Whether you are a pilot flying a commercial airliner, a pitcher in a major league baseball game, or a police, fire, or military personnel in the line of duty - your field and each position utilizes specific information technology, often based on AI, or artificial intelligence. We have found an increase in readiness, and a corresponding decrease in response time to stimuli, through regular playing of rhythm and percussion instruments. It is worth noting that the human brain appears able to "subconsciously" count rapid rhythmic beats through "pattern and progression recognition," perhaps as much as ten-fold faster than random and separate items or events.

    Once a task is underway, its success is often more a function of correct real-time decision-making, since it's too late for additional preparation. The readiness of the person's mind is critical in order for he/she to think clearly and act correctly. Any hesitation or doubt as to the correct decision, tends to lead to a wrong decision. As much as AI applications are used, few are designed to help place one's mind in the ideal state of "readiness" for when that moment of decision arrives. Such an AI application would require measured communications with each individual's sub-conscious and super-conscious brain activity. The device would then need to translate the measured information into practical mechanisms to reprogram one's brain in order to ideally carry out real-time task performance as it comes due.

    New industry and task specific information technology continues to narrow the human fallibility gap. But few if any actually use AI measured applications to understand and reprogram sub-conscious and super-conscious thought. AI applications can be made to collect and process thought into useful data in a manner that will lead to peak mental performance. They can help in everyday tasks, aid individuals with cognitive deficits, or enhance a specific performance in professional athletes, firefighters, police, or military personnel. There are as yet many functions of the human brain, psyche, and Spirit which we do not understand - and it is technology that is helping us explain these mysteries. AI will help us learn why some individuals after a brain injury or serious illness, seem to develop extraordinary skills and intuition.

    For example, cyclist, Lance Armstrong, won his first Tour de France only after overcoming an extensive bout with cancer - which he writes in his book, "It's Not About the Bike." He writes it enabled him to reprogram his thinking and acquire new disciplines for his sport. He then went on to win six championships. Similarly web site author Stephen Dolle developed special AI and rhythm skills after a brain injury.

    Today, new AI technology applications lag neuroscience discoveries by an average of ten or more years. Many wonder why. The primary issue is that new technology development requires a real sense of vision, strong market research, leadership, sufficient funding, and experience in sales and marketing to bring these products to market. Today's AI devices include new mobile phone technology, PDA's, digital audio recorders, digital cameras, watches, and wearable devices. Mobile phones have taken the lead role in offering the most widely available AI technology. It is not fully clear what AI hardware devices Microsoft and Apple continue to introduce new AI platforms. Still today, only a small portion of users adequately understand AI device features. One must learn to "think" in the decision structures of the applications. We note how our own patented DiaCeph Test non-invasively monitors the condition, hydrocephalus, and could be modified to perform many other types of monitoring.

    Today's PC synchronized digital recorders enable many AI type applications, and start at about $75.00. These devices can be used to record "on the fly" memos, conversation tid-bits, music, and notes of on-going projects. When the devices are synchronized with a PC, files can be named, archived, and programmed to play at specific times. Program it to awake you to your favorite song, a line from a movie or TV show, an inspirational message from Dr. Phil, or from a distant friend or relative. It can be used to play a comforting message to a family member confined to long term care, or inspire an athlete or military personnel to prepare for a challenge. 60 Minutes ran a February 2005 feature story how the U.S. military is implementing new stress reduction techniques on the battlefields of Iraq, "Brain Rangers' Fight Iraq Stress." Today's digital recorders could be used to aid combat stress on the battlefield. See also our own Neuro Compensatory (Vestibular) Study, which studied deficits arising from the hippocampus area of the brain, also common with post traumatic stress disorder. Our study focused on mechanisms known to stimulate the hippocampus, and corresponds with CNN's March 27, 2005 "Memory" Series and the role played by the hippocampus in memory.

    Undoubtedly, as more AI technology is put in use, we will further learn about adapting it to human behavior, and to understand our very subtle thought and neurological events. AI will aid advances in implantable pain management devices as they become capable of assessing pain physiology, and then tailor a measured response to each type of pain. AI technology of the future will provide on demand neuro-data assessment, enable individually tailored brain mapping, and integrate the data into applications that will generate specific cues and assistive directions.