Front Burner The “brain school” that experimented on Indigenous children
Jun 14, 2024
Explore the controversial 'brain school' experiment on Indigenous children, where participants endured traumatic experiences with electrodes attached. Learn about the impact on mental health, the phenomenon of 'pretendians,' and the controversy surrounding Dr. Hart's neurofeedback methods. Critics demand accountability and transparency over the study's approval process.
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Chyna's Brain School Experience
- Twelve-year-old Chyna Galernot was offered a free trip to Victoria, B.C. for a "Brain School" program promising enhanced intelligence and trauma healing.
- Upon arrival, she and her mom found themselves in dark rooms, listening to their own brainwaves, which Chyna described as "scary trumpets."
Biosibernaut Study Details
- Sixty Indigenous children and adults participated in a study by the Biosibernaut Institute, involving neurofeedback technology.
- Participants spent hours in dark rooms with electrodes attached, listening to brainwave sounds, and discussing traumas.
Neurofeedback Technology
- "Brain School" used neurofeedback, where brainwaves are read by electrodes and fed back through sounds.
- Dr. James Hart, who ran the study, claims controlling brainwaves can control one's life, promising various benefits.