It doesn’t actually work like this. Besides, you’d have to plug your brain into the computer, and that would be a real bother (and way too much like The Matrix).
There are many university psychology departments who need help from the public with their studies. It’s nothing weird or invasive, and most don’t even ask for your name or any personal information.
I’ve been doing psychology studies for Yale’s eLab for several months, and it’s been easy, interesting, and profitable.
You can see what the study is about before participating, as well as the possible payment (they pay in Amazon gift cards) and your odds of winning.
They ask a few simple questions, and you submit your answers anonymously. After completing the study, sometimes the researchers divulge what the study was about. It’s always interesting to see what they’re really looking for. (click image to magnify)
At the beginning of each month, they pay you for the previous month. If you’re lucky, you might just get one of these emails!
Harvard Psychology Studies is another option, but most of their studies take place on campus. If you live in the area, it could be quite a moneymaker. Some of their studies pay $50!
I just signed up for the ones below, so I can’t report on them yet. I'll let you know in a few months. The links are active if you want to give them a try.
Vanderbilt eLab
UC Riverside eLab
University of Maryland eLab
Thanks to Nicole’s Nickels for the tip!
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