CAN ELECTRICITY
ACTUALLY MAKE
YOU SMARTER?

Could electrical brain stimulation help with depression, anxiety, or even make you smarter?

That’s the bold promise of neurostimulation, a fast-growing field that uses electrical currents and magnetic pulses to rebalance brain activity. From treating mental health conditions to enhancing focus and memory, this technology is already being used in clinics and, increasingly, at home.

But as brain-boosting headsets move from hospitals to high streets, big questions follow: Who gets access? Who sets the rules? And what happens if DIY brain upgrades go mainstream?