During the i-Dosing panic of the late 2000s, critics suggested that listening to these "digital drugs" might lead children to experiment with real narcotics. While there is no scientific evidence to support a direct progression from binaural beats to illegal substances, the "gateway" theory remains a common talking point among concerned parents and law enforcement.
Binaural beats function on the principle of frequency-following response. If your left ear hears a tone at 100 Hz and your right ear hears a tone at 105 Hz, your brain processes the difference—a 5 Hz wave.
: Targets specific brainwave states like Alpha, Beta, and Theta.