Invented early in Era-1, the neural inductance educator uses a neural interface to transmit information directly into the user's brain.
Neural interface technology was used in a variety of applications from entertainment to controlling battleoids. Education was just another application of the technology.
This technology vastly reduced the time and cost requirements of education, and helped lead to the rapid progress of science and technology that was a hallmark of Era-1.
During Era-2, neural inductance educators fell out of use, as the Holy Empire of Man took a dim view of the value of education, although the imperial elite still used them.
Use
A neural educator is a handheld device that connects to a neural-inductance headset (or to the user's implanted neural interface).
It uses either downloaded skill files (the same files are used to program robots), or skill files embedded on skill chips, small cartridges that slot into the side of the device. Early models contained as much content as eight hours of instruction, but more advanced versions could have as much training as a full semester course.
The user sits or lies down, and activates the educator. The neural interface induces a sleep-like state, which typically lasts about an hour.
After regaining consciousness, the user recalls the information in the skill file as though it were a vivid dream. The information is retained better if the user has some hands on experience with the material directly after using the educator, and educational workshops and schools are often set up to provide that experience.
