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Title: The birth of The Matrix
Post by: Inspector Vol on June 04, 2012, 05:11:49 EDT
http://news.yahoo.com/japan-diet-glasses-fool-wearers-eating-less-114410996.html (http://news.yahoo.com/japan-diet-glasses-fool-wearers-eating-less-114410996.html)

Goggles that trick the wearer into thinking the plain snack in their hand is a chocolate cookie, or make biscuits appear larger have been unveiled in Japan, offering hope to weak-willed dieters everywhere.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed devices that use computer wizardry and augmented reality to fool the senses and make users feel more satisfied with smaller -- or less appealing -- treats.


Title: Re: The birth of The Matrix
Post by: EmerilVOL on June 05, 2012, 02:08:14 EDT
http://news.yahoo.com/japan-diet-glasses-fool-wearers-eating-less-114410996.html (http://news.yahoo.com/japan-diet-glasses-fool-wearers-eating-less-114410996.html)

Goggles that trick the wearer into thinking the plain snack in their hand is a chocolate cookie, or make biscuits appear larger have been unveiled in Japan, offering hope to weak-willed dieters everywhere.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed devices that use computer wizardry and augmented reality to fool the senses and make users feel more satisfied with smaller -- or less appealing -- treats.

Rice cakes that look like chocolate cake.....right....Julia Childs is turning over in her grave!!


Title: Re: The birth of The Matrix
Post by: Volznut on June 05, 2012, 05:06:51 EDT
If they can actually make the plain snack taste better (and I think the article mentions some of that), then they may have something.