Cognitive Enhancement Apps: Enjoyable, Cost-Free, and Affordable for All
Welcome back to INGENIOUS, the newsletter that explores how technology can help us better hone our innate intelligence and instincts, however based. Subsequently, we will better lean into our innate ingenuity, often and otherwise hidden. This means that when we take an interest in using and understanding the technology available to us, from lifehacks to knowledge, what we gain is just as powerful and impactful, if not more, than traditional ‘smarts’ or genius. Please learn, grow, and explore with me every week while we delve into exploratory research and observation of our culture and the more remarkable global world. Last week, we explored miniaturization, and today, it’s all about discussing brain training apps.
My Personal Gain Story
Educational games and phone apps have been instrumental in shaping my cognitive abilities. I have used them for most of my life to strategically enhance my memory, language proficiency, and overall thinking skills. These tools have improved my listening, focus, and vocabulary, providing tangible cognitive benefits. I recognize the value of attention to detail in various contexts.
Brain-training apps like Wordscapes and Elevate have been constant companions during mundane commutes and waiting periods for the past five years. These games not…
