mental enhancement
[/ˈmen.təl ɪnˈhæns.mənt/]
nounpl: mental enhancements
aprimoramento mental
1. The process or result of improving cognitive functions such as memory, focus, concentration, or intelligence through various methods
Mental enhancement through meditation has become increasingly popular in recent years.
O aprimoramento mental através da meditação tornou-se cada vez mais popular nos últimos anos.
2. The use of substances, supplements, or technologies to boost mental performance and brain function
Some students resort to mental enhancement drugs to improve their academic performance.
Alguns estudantes recorrem a drogas de aprimoramento mental para melhorar seu desempenho acadêmico.
3. Cognitive improvement achieved through training, education, or brain exercises
Mental enhancement programs in schools aim to develop critical thinking skills.
Programas de aprimoramento mental nas escolas visam desenvolver habilidades de pensamento crítico.
The term 'mental enhancement' has gained significant cultural prominence in both the USA and Brazil since the 2010s, particularly in Silicon Valley tech culture and among students and professionals seeking competitive advantage. In Brazil, discussions about mental enhancement often intersect with traditional practices like meditation and capoeira, while in the USA, the focus tends toward pharmacological and technological solutions. The term carries both positive connotations (self-improvement) and negative ones (unfair advantage, potential health risks).
NYC Slang
brain boost, head upgrade, mental upgrade
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