Facebook says it is working on technology to allow us to control computers directly with our brains.
Presumably the satire version would be :
Facebook says it is working on technology to allow computers to directly control our brains.
From the article :
It is developing “silent speech” software to allow people to type at a rate of 100 words per minute, it says. The project, in its early stages, will require new technology to detect brainwaves without needing invasive surgery.
"We are not talking about decoding your random thoughts,” assured Facebook's Regina Dugan.
"You have many thoughts, you choose to share some of them. We’re talking about decoding those words. A silent speech interface - one with all the speed and flexibility of voice."
On his Facebook page, Mark Zuckerberg added: "Our brains produce enough data to stream four HD movies every second. The problem is that the best way we have to get information out into the world - speech - can only transmit about the same amount of data as a 1980s modem. We're working on a system that will let you type straight from your brain about five times faster than you can type on your phone today. Eventually, we want to turn it into a wearable technology that can be manufactured at scale. Even a simple yes/no 'brain click' would help make things like augmented reality feel much more natural. Technology is going to have to get a lot more advanced before we can share a pure thought or feeling, but this is a first step."
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39648788
But that means a stray thought can command your computer to do something catastrophic.
ReplyDeleteNot to mention the "Monsters from the ID" problem.
http://www.projectrho.com/public_html/rocket/controldeck.php#id--User_Interface--Brain-Computer_Interface
Do not read bofh while linked up.
ReplyDeleteWhat could possibly go wrong?
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