Will neurotech push humanity forward, or are we treading into dangerous territory? (ace-usa.org)
from unitymatters@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world on 17 Oct 2024 23:18
https://lemmy.world/post/20967650

As brain-computer interfaces, deep brain stimulation, and neurostimulation devices evolve, they offer incredible medical advancements—but also raise ethical concerns about personal identity and free will. From treating Parkinson’s to the rise of Neurorights, neurotech is blurring the line between mind and machine. Will neurotech push humanity forward, or are we treading into dangerous territory?

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just_another_person@lemmy.world on 17 Oct 2024 23:20 next collapse

The people in charge of developing this technology will never develop it for altruistic purposes, so…no. It won’t push humanity forward. It will make some piece of shit more money.

schizo@forum.uncomfortable.business on 17 Oct 2024 23:33 next collapse

I mean after decades and decades of “modern” cyberpunk fiction, who are the people left that think anything other than the worst possible thing is going to happen once we start stuffing things in our brains?

captainastronaut@seattlelunarsociety.org on 18 Oct 2024 00:56 next collapse

If it’s being built by a for-profit megacorp or a neonazi oligarch, then… we’re doomed.

MagicShel@lemmy.zip on 18 Oct 2024 02:40 collapse

If it’s effective, it will only be for the wealthy. If it’s a mixed bag, the wealthy will decide who gets it. If it’s a placebo or nearly so, it’ll be everywhere and cheap.

See also anti-agathics and other life extensions.