• bstix@feddit.dk
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    3 months ago

    The very idea of connecting neruons to electronics is an old science fiction dream/nightmare. I doubt it has any use in reality.

    We already have several very effective ways of influencing the brain through ordinary sensory inputs. There’s no reason to invent a new input for the brain.

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      3 months ago

      I doubt it has any use in reality.

      Some possible future use cases would be things like:

      • Restoring Mobility: Bypassing spinal cord damage to regain limb control.

      • Treating Neurological Disorders: Modulating brain activity for conditions like Parkinson’s or epilepsy.

      • Restoring Vision and Hearing: Bypassing damaged pathways to directly stimulate the brain.

      • Enhancing Communication: Translating thoughts into speech for those with severe impairments.

      • Prosthetic Control: Enabling natural movement with brain-controlled prosthetics.

      • Treating Mental Health: Targeting brain circuits to manage depression or PTSD.

      • Memory Restoration: Helping those with memory loss, like in Alzheimer’s.