Thursday, November 15, 2007

Neuroboffins develop mind-reading computers


A man who has been paralysed for the last eight years might be able to "speak" again, by having his thoughts read by a computer.  

I read this on The Register
I guess, the next stage will be translating the brain waves to text and graphics that can be read and viewed by others!!
Can any of us fathom the implication of such device? Can you imagine what will happen if governments and large corporation acquire such technology? Reading our minds? Can you imagine if such a device is installed in every Mall and Shopping center that you go to and the sales people will present you with the item that you are thinking about?  WOW...  The dimensions of such a device and it;s social implications are way beyond my simple mind!  LOL

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