Description
With cars, video games, phones and even our water getting 'smart', it's time for the app world to chime in. MoodBender gives users 3-minutes of experiential learning designed to reset their eyes, brain and body for the next 2 hours of their day. The secret is rather than making a smarter technology, MoodBender is designed to work with the intelligence of your natural adaptive capacity. So whether you need to unwind or recharge, you can program the patterns MoodBender presents you to match your needs. The game itself is simple enough for children to play so it's great for the whole family to enjoy. Map novel patterns of eye movement and hand-eye coordination every session. Sharpen your senses while you put the world on hold.
If you want to share you questions or comment with me, Dr. Mark, directly, please use the support URL below. I'll reply ASAP. But I'll address the comment from 082810 from May 30, 2012 now...
The 'lack of randomization' in the coding was by design. The reason for it is that the app is intended to TRAIN, not TRICK the user to move their eyes in specific targeted patterns to elicit the desired state of energy/focus they selected. So rather than just stimulate the user, Mood Bender is set up to help them better regulate their state over time. Long time users tend to use the app every day and have reported back to me how powerful it is. Thanks for supporting the idea and thanks for asking such an insightful question. I hope that addresses the issue.
For those of you looking for more ways to expand your vision, especially at the desktop, visit SOMASPACE.ORG and check out MoodBender Live - Entrainment Games. That's my new brain fitness program set to launch in June 2012.
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Customer Reviews
Love this app
I've had and used this app for two or three years, and what I love about it is that it's an engaging way to capture my attention and achieve a sense of efficacy while accomplishing the real work: neuroplastic path building (I'm not sure what else to call it). Even if it doesn't work (and I have to say that despite not having a method for testing if or how well it meets its claims, I think it does), it's soothing and is more intellectually stimulating than wasting time on a pointless game.
Clinical Director
This app helps me refocus and reboot my brain during a difficult day at work. I love the app and I use it all the time. I highly recommend this app for people who are periodically overwhelmed at work or school. Dr. Filippi is brilliant!
Same Codes Every Time
Excellent idea but the code assignments don't seem to change (blue 1 circle, red 2 triangle, etc.).
This minimizes novelty and needlessly hobbles an otherwise well built app.
Was the lack of randomization intentional or an oversight? Fix this and you'll keep users coming back for a fresh learning challenge.
- $0.99
- Category: Lifestyle
- Released: Dec 22, 2011
- Version: 1.0
- Size: 0.6 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Mark Filippi
- © 2011 Dr. Mark Filippi
Compatibility: Requires iOS 3.2 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.