Research shows that measuring human brain waves could help advertisers develop more effective campaigns. By monitoring brain wave activity in volunteers, researchers can determine what types of film scenes elicit universal responses.


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  1. 1. dadster 04:01 PM 7/11/12

    Our minds are getting picked and, we are helpless.
    We have nothing to say as our own , not even thoughts and feelings .
    We are victims of clever and greedy marketeers.
    Easy prey to market predators.
    Lie back and enjoy the rape !

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  2. 2. bucketofsquid 04:20 PM 7/13/12

    @dadster - Speak for yourself wimp! It is easy to resist marketers and to teach your children to as well. A little thing called self control combined with understanding of the true predatory nature of the economy works wonders.

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