Forums IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ PhotoReading, Memory Optimizer Alpha v. theta for photoreading

There are numerous websites on photoreading which give slightly different advice on how to proceed. For example, some of them recommend the alpha brainwave state (8-14 Hz), while others recommend the theta state (4-8 Hz). The alpha state is known for the fact that both the conscious and other-than-conscious minds are able to function together, while the theta state is a more tranced-out state for just the other-than-conscious mind, which is what photoreading uses.

There are numerous 'frequency lists' on the web such as these ones:
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/3106/freq.htm http://members.aol.com/networktcp/research/freq.htm http://www.electroherbalism.com/Bioelectronics/Frequencies%20and%20Anecdotes/Non-Consolidated%20Frequency%20List.htm

and even an entire Yahoo group on brainwave entrainment: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bwgen/

where this topic has been mentioned: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bwgen/message/1942

but there does not seem to be any authoritative information, and some of the websites contradict each other and provide very few references for their claims. It is also worth noting that there are individual differences in the effects of various frequencies, so that one person will achieve maximum alpha learning at 10.4 Hz, while another will at 8 Hz and another at 12 Hz:
http://www.mindbyte.net/noname2.html

Does Learning Strategies Corporation have a recommendation on this subject, or is a deep state of relaxation all that is required for photoreading? And for activation (accessing the other-than-conscious), is the alpha state preferable to beta? Using an anchor to go to alpha (eg the three-fingers technique from the Silva Method) could be very helpful for this.

[This message has been edited by zx02 (edited March 23, 2002).]

I'd also be very interested!

I would think alpha state for a while, and then once you're experienced, move into trying the theta.

It would be interesting to know this type of stuff for Optimal performance. But, for basic users, like me, who are just trying to get this stuff to work, it has to be kept simple. I haven't a clue what my brainwave state is during photoreading, I just feel lucky to see the blip page . If I had to worry about whether my brainwaves are 4-8 Hz or 8-14 Hz just to get it working on a basic level, I would box up the course and return ti LS for refund.

Michael

Has anyone used Brainwave generator to help photoreading activation?

I have. I dont use it anymore because I was afraid that might become a habbit and I would need it to concentrate.

You dont need it. All it takes is a little practice to get the activation down

One of the problems that I had, was that I was unable to stay relaxed while turning the pages. Recently I've purchased a meditation program that really helped me. You can get more information on centerpointe.com. Try using the Quietude CD while PR, it will bring you into a deeper Alpha. Good luck!

Self discipline is the way to go. Ironically the more often you induce a deeper state of relaxation the more often you dip into alpha. In all probability the alpha state is what you are using when you access other conscious information. Using such techniques as photoreading / meditation / self-hypnosis the individual has more alpha brain wave activity throughout the day. The brain is shown to have all frequencies present at all times, just at different levels moment to moment.

The point is you don't need to worry if you are producing alpha /theta to or the "right" brainwave - you'll do it anyway. It's more a case of practicing the methods until they become integrated so that 'your' mind functions at its best for you to produce the results 'you' want. Finding scientific proof isn't going to make any difference to your abilities. What you put into it is that counts.

BTW scientists have proven that it is aerodynamically impossible for the bumblebee to fly. Good thing they can't tell the bumblebee that. The poor thing would have to give up flying and take public transport to work.

As someone who has only been stung by a bee sometime last year, I hope all bumblebees read that, develop neurosis and spiral uncontrollably out of the circle of life (stupid creatures).

Scientists have also proven:
1) The shortest distance between two points isn't a line.
2) Parallel lines can meet.
3) The speed of light *isn't* the fastest speed there is (they really just used a light and made it go faster than the original estimate of the speed of light).
4) Dick Clark is immortal (well, not really, but give MIT a couple years, they'll catch on).

-Ramon http://razor.ramon.com

PS - Question for zx02:

Is your name in reference to the Ford Escort? My brother is a fanatic, and I was just wondering...if you do ZX2 message boards you might even know each other.

-Ramon http://razor.ramon.com