What Would You Like To Control With Your Brain?

By Avishay Artsy on Friday, November 7, 2008.

Monday on Word of Mouth, we'll look at recent developments in brain-computer interface technology, which gives humans the power to mentally control computers. Labs across the globe are developing neural implants that allow users to surf the Web, play video games, move prosthetic limbs or control a wheelchair using only their thoughts.

What would you want to control with your brain? How far should the technology go in connecting the human brain and a computer? Call our listener line at 603-223-2448 or leave comments below.

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I really want to be able to Google from my brain - directions, phone numbers, looking up where I saw that actor before...

Submitted by Katherine on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:19.
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I already control it, it's called Cognitive Dissodence. It means the ability to discern truth from the mass propaganda being offered today to serve tyranny and false prophets.
Everything mainstream media serves up sells something....And it's not pretty

Submitted by Laura Beth on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 22:19.
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