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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 4 points 1 month ago

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.