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In reply to the discussion: Elon Musk unveils pig with computer chip in brain [View all]Grammy23
(5,815 posts)19. Well, normally I'd be spinning out theories in my mind after reading about this device.
However, I worked for a non-profit organization serving people with seizure disorders, such as epilepsy. My first thought was of the medical use of such a device to help control seizures for those that medication cant help or the medication side effects are too severe. It could be a game changer for some of those people.
You may now return to your discussion of the nefarious ways it can be used.
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Why does your question, which I should dismiss out of hand in sane times, scare me now?
PatrickforO
Aug 2020
#25
When someone posted the headline "Musk-backed Neuralink unveils upgraded brain-implant technology"
Grokenstein
Aug 2020
#10
Well, normally I'd be spinning out theories in my mind after reading about this device.
Grammy23
Aug 2020
#19
OK, now you're talking. An actual good, useful application for the technology.
PatrickforO
Aug 2020
#22