Ask HN: Is anyone working on “downloading” knowledge to the brain?

Post by atmosx » Mon, Jan 10, 2022, 9:48 PM UTC

dpark wrote: post #36

atmosx wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Many Japanese comics, stories, etc. showcase and celebrate the hero's trip from 0 to 1 on a scale of 100. I believe this is an Asian cultural thing, were struggle _matters_ and even little steps - sometimes invisible to others - are celebrated. Most US based comics, movies, books, short-stories celebrate the hero's accomplishment _after_ the training period. The hero is already the _the best one around_ in whatever a…

> but dealing with dangerous situations through the series grows into a formidable dueller. Does he? It’s been a while since I’ve read the books but my recollection is that he never actually develops a ton of deep skill, or at least it’s never seen. His biggest accomplishment in magical terms seems to be his ability to do the patronus charm at an earlier age than most. Otherwise most of his success comes from 1) brav…