Friday, October 10, 2014

Uplifting Neuro Enhancement (part 5)


Neuro-prosthetics may be a new stage for humankind, and incredible advancements are on the horizon. Greater memory capacity could be achieved, and new information could be learned quickly, such as in the movie, “The Matrix” and through “Talent Chips” in Solar Echoes. Eyesight could be restored in some cases, as well as hearing, motor-control, and other physical functions. Beyond restoration, such physical functions could also be potentially enhanced far above normal human capacity. Neural implants could also allow for the control of complex machinery with a mere thought, producing greater accuracy and also providing safety for the users by allowing them to remotely operate machinery in hazardous environments. Implants could assist the user in focusing, stabilize mood, and allow for other mental functions that might not be normally possible for brain-damaged patients. We could even potentially communicate telepathically through neural implants! Of course, potential downsides exist for neural implants as well—imagine the problems that could arise if these implants could be hacked, monitored, or even used as a mechanism to influence or control the user!

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