Brain-computer interfaces could change the world—but at what cost?

Dec 8 2022 by Fast Company

The ethics of neurotechnology lags behind the science.

Imagine that a soldier has a tiny computer device injected into their bloodstream that can be guided with a magnet to specific regions of their brain. With training, the soldier could then control weapon systems thousands of miles away using their thoughts alone. Embedding a similar type of computer in a soldier’s brain could suppress their fear and anxiety, allowing them to carry out combat missions more efficiently. Going one...

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