Garnet Dupuis is a Canadian visionary and the mastermind behind the neuroVIZR. His life and work exemplify the extraordinary potential of the human spirit, marked by a profound curiosity and dedication to learning, adventure, and holistic well-being.
Garnet Dupuis was born into a humble farming family in Canada. His early years were defined by a thirst for knowledge and a profound curiosity about the world beyond his rural surroundings. His desire for learning led him to become the first in his family to attend university. He graduated in the spring of 1971 and, just three weeks later, found himself in the oasis city of Isfahan, Iran.
After his graduation, Garnet embarked on a journey that took him across continents and cultures. He was guided by a guru in India, where he delved into spiritual exploration. Garnet also lived in Ecuador, where he absorbed the wisdom of diverse traditions. Upon returning to Canada, he pursued formal education in the emerging wellness and spa industry, recognizing the importance of holistic well-being.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Garnet is deeply committed to wild animal rescue and conservation. His dedication led to the establishment and management of a Long-Life Gibbon Sanctuary, providing care and sanctuary to injured and orphaned gibbons, the Southeast Asian apes.
Garnet’s diverse journey through life ultimately converged with his exploration of consciousness and the advancement of neurological science. This culmination of experiences and expertise led to the creation of neuroVIZR, a groundbreaking technology designed to harmonize well-being and creativity.
Garnet Dupuis embodies the spirit of a true explorer—a seeker of knowledge, a guardian of the wild, and a visionary who has brought forth a revolutionary tool for enhancing the human experience. His life’s journey is a testament to the boundless potential of human curiosity, compassion, and innovation.
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change and adapt, both in behavior and in its actual structure. It was once thought that the adult brain could not change, but recent research has shown that this is not the case. Studies have shown that efficient neuroplastic methods can positively affect all 17 aspects of the brain that change negatively in aging. Neuroplasticity is important for healthy and efficient aging, as well as maintaining a clear and functioning mind throughout adulthood.
Brain Prime – Neurofeedback findings using NeuroVizr®
The idea behind Brain Prime/Brain Time is simple - by doing one activity beforehand, the outcome of the following activity is enhanced. This has been proven to be true in practice, for instance, a neurofeedback practitioner found that by using NeuroVizr™ as a brain priming method before a neurofeedback session, the subject was able to drop into the session 15 minutes faster. This indicates that priming the brain before engaging in other activities such as yoga, meditation, or physical therapy can improve their effectiveness.
NeuroVizr® & Change
Unlock the power of change with NeuroVizr™. Navigate the ever-evolving world and experience growth, learning and true change like never before with cutting-edge digital technology.
The Hero’s Journey
The hero's journey is a parallel to the dynamics of the brain, where a person gets a call to adventure and must overcome resistance to change to reach a deeper understanding of themselves. This process is characterized by a mentor, tests, allies and friends, and a secret cave where one discovers a treasure and emerges reborn with an elixir for others. Encountering change is heroic and we can change if we are willing to be a hero to ourselves.
Explanation of Entropic Brain & Primary Consciousness / Secondary Consciousness
The Entropic Brain concept is a model of brain function developed by a team of researchers led by Robin Carhart-Harris at Imperial College in the UK. It suggests that there are two types of consciousness: primary and secondary. The early brain, which generates primary consciousness, is spontaneous and unbiased, and primarily comes from the senses. The later brain, which generates secondary consciousness, is an organizer that tries to make sense of the information from the early brain. When the secondary consciousness encounters a problem that it cannot solve, it shifts to primary consciousness to access new, unstructured information and bring it back to create a higher order in the secondary consciousness. This model is useful in understanding how the brain naturally changes and adapts to new situations.
Bottom-up sensory experience with NeuroVizr®
Neuroplasticity allows for change at all levels, including habits. To change, we must encounter and challenge these set patterns and assumptions. Sensory experience, particularly bottom-up experience, is a key source of new information for positive change as it allows for connections that normally don't happen. Trusting and embracing this experience, rather than trying to give it meaning, is crucial in the NeuroVizr™. Music, for example, can be enjoyed without intelligence. Working with neuroplasticity involves setting the stage for brain change.
Brain Prime – Brain Time
When working with brain engagement and neuroplasticity, we use two interrelated terms: Brain Prime and Brain Time. Brain Prime is like a preparation stage, where you set the brain up for change. Brain Time is the period following the preparation stage, where the brain is in a state of hyper-plasticity, making it more receptive to change. In the NeuroVizr™ experience, the light and sound session primes the brain towards a certain probability state, but it doesn't guarantee change. The period following the session is crucial for maximizing the neuroplastic aspect of the experience, which is why the NeuroVizr™ app includes guided breathing options to enhance integration and increase the chances of neuroplastic change.
Brain Engagement
Brain engagement is a novel approach to neuroplasticity that differs from brain entrainment. Brain entrainment relies on the Frequency Following Response, which is the brain's ability to follow the frequency of a repeating signal, such as a light or tone. Brain engagement, however, aims to signal the brain in a way that allows it to adapt and change more easily by providing it with constantly changing information, while also helping the brain make predictions. This approach is a new and evolving field of study, with technology being used to apply these concepts to neuroplasticity.
Bottom up & Top down
The entropic brain model refers to the relationship between bottom-up and top-down processes in the brain. Bottom-up refers to new information that is processed without prior learning, while top-down refers to prior learning that organizes new information. The NeuroVizr™ process often utilizes bottom-up experience, but it is important to understand that both bottom-up and top-down processes are important and complementary in the brain. The entropic brain model also includes the concept of the anarchic brain, which refers to a leaderless state of exploration and discovery in primary consciousness. The idea that altered states of consciousness are abnormal is a common misconception; all altered states are normal and natural.
Sensory Enrichment
Unlock the full potential of your brain with sensory enrichment - the art of stimulating the mind through unique and uncommon experiences. Experience positive changes in the brain and behavior, and enjoy the process with sensory enrichment.
The NeuroVizr™ is beneficial for the brain in similar ways to regular physical exercise. Regular use can improve brain function, adaptability, and ability to change and learn. It can also lead to subjective feelings of well-being. The benefits are progressive and can be compared to different types of physical exercise for different purposes.
Methods for targeted neuroplastic change
Brain engagement can be used as a primary experience for personal or clinical use, and can act as an efficient brain priming process. Targeted neuroplastic change can be achieved through three elements: sustained focal attention without tension, marginal demand, and open-minded willingness. The fourth element is the "secret sauce" that makes the process more effective. Brain entrainment, on the other hand, requires the repetition of a signal without the need for sustained attention.
Brain, Mind & Consciousness
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Welcome to the comunity
I am Garnet Dupuis and I'm here in Northern Thailand and I wanted to say welcome to all of you sincerely. I'm very much looking forward to having the chance to grow with you to get to know you if possible and let's do beautiful things together. We've got a great project at a perfect time and good people together do good things.
Meet our team composed of Garnet, Christian, Tatiana, Ken, Martin, Marjolaine, Paco, Aaron, Simon…
Change—inevitable and essential. It is the force that shapes us and the force we must harness to shape our lives. neuroVIZR was born out of this fundamental truth—a beacon of transformation in a world constantly in flux.
Throughout history, tools and techniques have emerged to explore the depths of the human mind and satisfy the yearnings of the human heart. Culture and science have evolved, but the pursuit of understanding ourselves remains a constant. The neuroVIZR is a manifestation of our times—a fusion of miniature wearable technology and cutting-edge neuroplastic brain science.
Before the groundbreaking achievement of neuroVIZR, Garnet Dupuis ventured into the early prototype phase with NeuroLight. Within the humble confines of NeuroLight, the seeds of innovation were sown—tiny sparks of creativity that would ignite a transformative journey.
The journey towards the creation of neuroVIZR is a testament to Garnet’s unwavering commitment and tireless spirit of innovation. It began with the first generation in 2018, followed by the second in 2020, and the third in 2022. Not content with mere iterations, Garnet and his visionary team pushed the boundaries further, giving birth to the fourth generation in the same year.
In 2023, neuroVIZR transitioned out of the prototype phase, and the current model was released. This marks only the beginning of our journey. We are already working on new products that will continue to innovate and enhance well-being and creative expression.
As we embrace this revolutionary leap forward, we acknowledge that the seeds sown in NeuroLight have blossomed into a garden of transformative possibilities for brain advancement research and mindfulness.The neuroVIZR exemplifies the power of innovation, dedication, and the unwavering pursuit of well-being, ushering in a new era of creative exploration and the evolution of human consciousness, all while fostering mindfulness and the growth of new cognitive horizons.
The neuroVIZR is a Change Maker because it is designed to “exercise” and stimulate the brain’s natural adaptive neural capacities, which are characteristic of positive neuroplastic change dynamics. It functions primarily as a bottom-up source of information, building and modifying compounded top-down predictive patterns. Essentially, when old patterns do not match new challenges, the brain must abandon those patterns and develop new ones. This process can be called Change, Adaptation, Growth, or Learning. When you make a change, you have a chance to make a choice.
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