Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed - or terrified? - Upgoat

Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed - or terrified?
submitted by paul_neri to technology 2 monthsFeb 8, 2025 04:53:06 ago (+8/-1) (www.theguardian.com)
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/08/elon-musk-chip-paralysed-man-noland-arbaugh-chip-brain-neuralink

[ - ] scuffed 3 points 2 monthsFeb 8, 2025 08:38:44 ago (+3/-0)

I'm terrified. Care to join me?

[ - ] Master_B 1 point 2 monthsFeb 8, 2025 10:00:08 ago (+1/-0)

We can cure holocaust deniers with technology!

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[ - ] Prairie 1 point 2 monthsFeb 8, 2025 10:00:35 ago (+1/-0)

I can move my fingers with my mind.

[ - ] bobdole9 0 points 2 monthsFeb 8, 2025 10:03:21 ago (+0/-0)

Are you a wizard!?

[ - ] qwop 1 point 2 monthsFeb 8, 2025 09:38:53 ago (+1/-0)

This reminds me of the movie "Upgrade". Take a look. It starts slow, but it's glorious and it's exactly on this topic.