How Science Can Build a Better You

IF a brain implant were safe and available and allowed you to operate your iPad or car using only thought, would you want one? What about an embedded device that gently bathed your brain in electrons and boosted memory and attention? Would you order one for your children?

In a future presidential election, would you vote for a candidate who had neural implants that helped optimize his or her alertness and functionality during a crisis, or in a candidates’ debate? Would you vote for a commander in chief who wasn’t equipped with such a device?

via How Science Can Build a Better You – NYTimes.com.

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One thought on “How Science Can Build a Better You

  1. Boosted cognitive function, who wouldn’t want that? As far as medical breakthroughs are concerned though, I think this is going to be one of the most difficult in convincing the masses.

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