Brain-computer interfaces could dramatically alter how humans interact with technology. Today, startups around the world are racing to get their devices approved for commercial use. China in particula
The essay misses touching on the very real issue post-surgery lack of support. Nature has a piece published on the subject titled "Abandoned", which is quite apt.
Companies in that industry have gone under and have left patients, with implants, without viable support after the device has been implanted. It's a serious topic and should have been included in the essay.
BCI feels like one of those technologies where the medical use case is obviously amazing, but the commercial and military incentives could get scary fast.
When Chinese companies join the game, this technology will become affordable for ordinary people.
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Companies in that industry have gone under and have left patients, with implants, without viable support after the device has been implanted. It's a serious topic and should have been included in the essay.
If I'm healthy, there is no way I'm signing up for this.