Imagine the implications if our relatively basic technology can be this effective in teaching the basics of algebra even to small children, in a compressed period of time. And yes, there are issues with figuring out how to integrate this huge leap into the classroom. But just think what even a rudimentary, worn (rather than implanted) Muse could accomplish by comparison. (Aside from the Lost, of course...)
"Within a couple hours, most kids playing DragonBox will be able to start solving simple algebraic equations, and what’s more, they’ll be having fun and they may not even know they’re learning algebra at first. Also surprising is that they don’t even need to know basic arithmetic to play the game. I showed DragonBox to my five-year-old and she loved it, and didn’t even want me to play ahead because she wanted to be the one to unlock all the levels."
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/06/dragonbox/all/
And yes, the company is working on other educational games, ranging from basic arithmetic up to calculus...
http://wewanttoknow.com/
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