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I'm sure the scientists behind this are on top of that. Just does not make sense for someone writing an article to be part of the control group.

Fair enough, but the article doesn't mention control tests at all. The "transcranial magnetic stimulator" is touted as voodoo magic.

I feel like I just read a 3a.m. infomercial.

It's the New York Times. That's what they do.