Our Neurosky headset came with some demonstration software that allows the user to move and burn items on the screen with his mind.  This is based on whether the user is attentive or meditative.  I have given this my best and have indeed been successful at burning things with my mind – a fun endeavor.  But it is HARD.

I think it is exciting to see brain interface devices (BID) hit the consumer market.  Mindball is another intriguing game that has been on the market for a while.  In the next few years, I wouldn’t be surprised to see many of these types of games popping up, training today’s children (and adult-children) to have more control over their minds.  What are the implications?  Right now the games seem to exist just to demonstrate that a brain interface is possible.  What the future holds for BIDs is confusing and exciting.  Be sure to keep your eye (and mind) out for more of these devices in the near future.