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Doreen Kaundur
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:11:00 -
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Quote:10 Amazing Superpowers Humans Will Be Able To Get From Brain ImplantsA tiny computer chip surgically embedded in your brain could give you superpowers. It sounds crazy, but scientists already use these devices to restore sight for some blind people and hearing for the deaf. In the future these implants, also known as neuroprosthetics, will be able to do much more GÇö sometimes with the help of super-sensitive eye or ear implants. By using electronic signals to stimulate parts of the brain, these chips can now deliver visual and auditory signals and restore connections that have been severed by trauma. Once our understanding of the brain has improved, researchers think it'll be possible to deliver more data to the mind. It's currently risky to drill into the skull and put a small electronic device in there, but the technology is rapidly advancing. Soon, things we consider superpowers will be readily available to anyone who wants them GÇö and can afford it. Here are some of the things that brain implants will make possible. 1. Hear a conversation from across a room, or in a crowded club.Already, cochlear implants can restore hearing for some people, and even allow them to hear for the first time. With the help of specialized hardware, they could tune out what you don't want to hear, or use sensitive equipment to pick up far-off soundwaves. 2. Give you the ability to see in the dark.FDA-approved retinal implants can restore the ability to see motion and shapes for people blinded by a certain genetic condition already. As understanding of the ocular nerve improves, better versions of these implants could give you the night vision of a cat. 3. Give you sight that can zoom in on things that are far away.Researchers have already developed contacts that can zoom. But a retinal prosthetic that could do the same thing should make it possible to do this all the time. 4. Make you better at math and navigation.Directly stimulating areas of the brain can already boost people's mathematical and navigational abilities in a lab setting. With a brain implant that did this all the time, it'd be a lot harder to pull the "I'm just not a math person" excuse anymore. 5. Allow you to download skills like in "The Matrix."Researchers claim that once we understand how practicing a skill transforms the brain over time, we might be able to use implants to cause those same transformations to occur, providing the motor memory for kung-fu skills, or whatever else you want to learn. 6. Restore damaged memories.The military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is already experimenting with brain implants that will help soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries by using electrodes to stimulate damaged tissue. In the future, this could be a valuable medical technology. 7. Cure depression and control mood.DARPA is also working on neuroprosthetics that could cure depression and PTSD. This is similar to recent research showing how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation might be an extremely effective antidepressant. Future implants could regulate the brain and make sure it keeps working the way it should, providing stimulation when necessary. 8. Enhance focus and energy, like stimulants without the drugs.Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are well known for their alertness-boosting abilities, but also for their serious side effects. Brain stimulation could both enhance focus and mental clarity, but without the jittery, speedy, up-all-night feelings GÇö and the post-amphetamine crash. 9. Control machines with your mind.It sounds crazy, but researchers have already used a neuroprosthetic sensor to control a robotic arm. As this technology is refined, that control will only become more accurate, allowing for remote control of robots, computers, and more. 10. Search the web and translate languages.Once these implants can transmit and receive information, it should be possible to think of a topic GÇö or look at a tree or painting GÇö and send that information to the web, and have relevant results fed back into your brain. This technology is still far away, and will depend on smaller and biologically safer computer chips, as well as better brain maps. Once that's possible, it'll have even greater implications. Imagine being able to travel anywhere in the world and being able to understand what's being said. The same technology that transmits auditory information could potentially feed that data through a translating service and interpret it for you in real time, like your very own Babel fish.
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Dave Stark
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:12:00 -
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that's both awesome, and worrying. |
Jenn aSide
STK Scientific Initiative Mercenaries
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:14:00 -
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That's cool, but will the be available from the Wal-Mart LP store? |
Nakami Saans
Perkone Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:17:00 -
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Transhumanism. I've written several research papers for school on the subject. It's both wondrous and terrifying but I'm ready for it.
Edit: This technology will give us the ability to play from our pod Rainbow Worrior of EVE...well...maybe worrior is too strong a word.-á I like to site see ^.^ Would like to make connections with other LGBT players, possibly a corp
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Karen Avioras
Unsung Heroes The Volition Cult
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:17:00 -
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uh-oh. |
Abrazzar
Vardaugas Family
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:18:00 -
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"cure depression" "mood control" They're just fishing for funding. Sovereignty and Population New Mining Mechanics |
Cygnet Lythanea
World Welfare Works Association Independent Faction
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:30:00 -
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Dave Stark wrote:that's both awesome, and worrying.
This., Imagine governments giving people mandatory good feelings about their government. |
Inxentas Ultramar
Ultramar Independent Contracting Advanced Amateurs
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Posted - 2014.05.09 13:57:00 -
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Adam Jensen would like a word. He never asked for this. |
Solecist Project's Alt
Wildly Inept Pacifists
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:03:00 -
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Wrong forum.
*sips orange juice* |
James Amril-Kesh
4S Corporation Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:10:00 -
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All I can see coming from this is a plunge headfirst into absolute plutocracy.
Also yeah this belongs in OOPE. "Pretty much all 14 of the CSM were in favor of a drone assign nerf for OBVIOUS gameplay reasons" - Sala Cameron
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Bischopt
Arbitrary Repossession
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:15:00 -
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So... you'll be able to watch pron in your head? |
Brooks Puuntai
Solar Nexus.
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:16:00 -
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Transhumanism is something that I hope never comes to pass. I would rather have fully evolved AI then I would full h+. Especially in regards to brain implants. CCP's Motto: If it isn't broken, break it. If it is broken, ignore it. Improving NPE-á/ Dynamic New Eden |
Abrazzar
Vardaugas Family
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:19:00 -
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Bischopt wrote:So... you'll be able to watch pron in your head? Better Than Life chips will be a thing. Why just watch? Why not experience it? Why not experience it much more intense than you really could? Why not fry all your neurons with a three hour continuous orgasm? Only one simple surgical procedure for a chip slot and reality just won't do anymore. Sovereignty and Population New Mining Mechanics |
Shivanthar
Thrilling Institution of TaTas Permanent Mental Syndrome
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:19:00 -
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Female Agent: "Don't tell me that you're going to a night mission with your sunglasses..." J.C. Denton: "I have an eye augmentation"
Welcome to Deus-Ex... Never forgot this conversation, use it time to time, yet I've never believed it would actually become a real thing |
Caviar Liberta
Moira. Villore Accords
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:22:00 -
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Cygnet Lythanea wrote:Dave Stark wrote:that's both awesome, and worrying. This., Imagine governments giving people mandatory good feelings about their government.
And as in 1984, 2+2=5 because you will be taught to accept it as a truth. |
Shivanthar
Thrilling Institution of TaTas Permanent Mental Syndrome
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:24:00 -
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Caviar Liberta wrote:Cygnet Lythanea wrote:Dave Stark wrote:that's both awesome, and worrying. This., Imagine governments giving people mandatory good feelings about their government. And as in 1984, 2+2=5 because you will be taught to accept it as a truth.
Hmm, let's say that; 2 + 2 = 4 + i Start from there :P |
Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan Council of Peace and Prosperity
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:27:00 -
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Utter nonsense
At least because the majority will never be able to afford it, and the tinfoils will rail against it, and like cloning and organ farming it will be banned for religious and psuedo-moralistic reasons. "They feel the need to cover their ears and eyes in horror at your very presence." - Pontianak Sythaeryn "I can't honestly believe that Peace and Prosperity has a face like a naughty sarcastic nun that's come to whip me with a ruler." - Domanique Altares -á-á ***FREE THE JITA 1*** |
Brooks Puuntai
Solar Nexus.
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:42:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:Utter nonsense
At least because the majority will never be able to afford it, and the tinfoils will rail against it, and like cloning and organ farming it will be banned for religious and psuedo-moralistic reasons.
In the long run cost is never really a factor. With all technology with time the cost will decrease.
Look at computer chips for example, at first even the most basic chip was extremely expensive. Now you buy throwaway cards that have computer chips in them to play music or even play a video. CCP's Motto: If it isn't broken, break it. If it is broken, ignore it. Improving NPE-á/ Dynamic New Eden |
Tarpedo
Incursionista
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:51:00 -
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Question is - do I really need all of this? Nope. Otherwise I'd purchase some drugs and common store-bought equipment (for example, hearing enhancing devices which selectively boost sounds cost 20-100 bucks - very useful for cyclists on roads, but I prefer to ride without them). |
Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan Council of Peace and Prosperity
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:53:00 -
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Brooks Puuntai wrote:Ramona McCandless wrote:Utter nonsense
At least because the majority will never be able to afford it, and the tinfoils will rail against it, and like cloning and organ farming it will be banned for religious and psuedo-moralistic reasons. In the long run cost is never really a factor. With all technology with time the cost will decrease. Look at computer chips for example, at first even the most basic chip was extremely expensive. Now you can buy throwaway cards that have computer chips in them to play music or even play a video.
And still millions of people dont have access to a transistor radio let alone a computer due to the cost involved and the fact that food for the majority of people in the world is still a larger part of their spending than anything else "They feel the need to cover their ears and eyes in horror at your very presence." - Pontianak Sythaeryn "I can't honestly believe that Peace and Prosperity has a face like a naughty sarcastic nun that's come to whip me with a ruler." - Domanique Altares -á-á ***FREE THE JITA 1*** |
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Jamagh
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.05.09 14:58:00 -
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So... M.O.M. conversions are coming? I would not be surprised to hear about a company named Mindwerks doing this.
I wonder how many people will get this reference. "Please stop reopening silly rumor threads."-á CCP Navigator. |
Cheng Musana
Purple Space Ponys AAA Citizens
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:28:00 -
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This reminds me heavily back to the game "MGS4:Guns of the patriots". The method was different by using nanomachines to controll emotions on the battlefield. Like post traumatic stress or you would feel less pain when beeing shot etc. Alot of this stuff in the OP has primary applications for the military. And i think before this stuff actually gets public military spec ops are going to use them before any 1 else.
Im worried that the rich people will get way too much of an edge with the ability to learn anything in record time. On the other hand this could aswell mean as soon this starts research will skyrocket. You got to think of it that knowledge is achieved by years of studys. Just think of the possibilitys when you could learn all the scientific knowledge achieved by now within like 4-5 minutes? And by the time reasearch progresses implants are getting cheaper due to reduced manufacturing costs. Or when you are searching a new job you are not tied to it what you learned but instead you "download" a new job and could start instantly. |
E-2C Hawkeye
State War Academy Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:30:00 -
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Jenn aSide wrote:That's cool, but will the be available from the Wal-Mart LP store? Nope the Goverment....who do you think will be controling the chips? Resistence is futile. |
Erufen Rito
The Dark Space Initiative Scary Wormhole People
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:31:00 -
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I bet whomever wrote that article saw that one gif of the deaf kid listening to his dad for the first time, right after watching Ghost in the Shell. This is as nice as I get. Best quote ever https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=4137165#post4137165 |
Abrazzar
Vardaugas Family
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:31:00 -
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Connect brain to the internet, get computer virus in your wetware. Yay for sending people brain tumours via email. Sovereignty and Population New Mining Mechanics |
Kirobacsi
Crimson Serpent Syndicate Heiian Conglomerate
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:32:00 -
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can i use my kroger card for a discount when buying these? |
Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan Council of Peace and Prosperity
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:32:00 -
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Cheng Musana wrote:This reminds me heavily back to the game "MGS4:Guns of the patriots". The method was different by using nanomachines to controll emotions on the battlefield. Like post traumatic stress or you would feel less pain when beeing shot etc. Alot of this stuff in the OP has primary applications for the military. And i think before this stuff actually gets public military spec ops are going to use them before any 1 else.
I liked how it made people pooh.
Oh Kojima, you scatologically-obessed history-deficient old nutter, you! "They feel the need to cover their ears and eyes in horror at your very presence." - Pontianak Sythaeryn "I can't honestly believe that Peace and Prosperity has a face like a naughty sarcastic nun that's come to whip me with a ruler." - Domanique Altares -á-á ***FREE THE JITA 1*** |
Armored Phoenix
Phoenix Stellar Mining Industries
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:42:00 -
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Jamagh wrote:So... M.O.M. conversions are coming? I would not be surprised to hear about a company named Mindwerks doing this.
I wonder how many people will get this reference.
Only if it's a German company doing the R&D. Most likely it's actually Japanese, and thus will be a company with Otomo somewhere in the name. |
Lucia Severasse
TEC-NOLOGY Sorry We're In Your Space Eh
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:44:00 -
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Cygnet Lythanea wrote:Dave Stark wrote:that's both awesome, and worrying. This., Imagine governments giving people mandatory good feelings about their government.
the film equilibrium springs to mind, but the were using boosters. |
Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan Council of Peace and Prosperity
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Posted - 2014.05.09 17:52:00 -
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Lucia Severasse wrote:
the film equilibrium springs to mind, but the were using boosters.
And everyone was full of talcum powder for some reason
Also, watch the scene at the end when the uprising occurs
Those facist cops cant even see the riot in their stupid no-peripheral vision helmets and only react when the enemy are like 30cm away lol "They feel the need to cover their ears and eyes in horror at your very presence." - Pontianak Sythaeryn "I can't honestly believe that Peace and Prosperity has a face like a naughty sarcastic nun that's come to whip me with a ruler." - Domanique Altares -á-á ***FREE THE JITA 1*** |
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