Brain Bender

[Nancy OShea]

I didn't believe this until I tried it.

1. Sit in a chair with both feet in front of you.

2. Lift your right foot and move it in clockwise circles.

3. At the same time, lift your right hand and draw a 6 in the air.

Can you do it?

No matter how many times I tried, my right foot always changed directions. 😖

[Sil.C]

I tried it and I can only do it if I start drawing the 6 from the bottom up. If draw the 6 as usual (from top to bottom), my right foot keeps changing directions too! 😄

[EuanWilliamson]

We'll be asking you to show us at the next Tech Tues. 😉

[Sil.C]

I don't think my webcam can show it all, and there's not enough space in my room to step back that much so.... 👀 😝
But good, try! hahaha

[Ann Bens]

Takes some concentration, but I can do it.

[J E L]

Ha, not easy. Is it because the brain's hand map has a section wired to each of the five fingers, but not for each of the five toes?

[Nancy OShea]

@J E L,

I can't tell you what the exact neuroscience is behind it.  I bet it has something to do with phasing & synchronization which we tend to do unconsciously.

If you haven't already seen it, this YouTube video is worth watching (20 min.)