March 26, 20242 yr The history of the implementation of science and technology for good also has a history of the same implementation of science and technology for evil. As we close in on mind control for good how can we prevent that good from being used for evil? I don't think we can. This one is truly scary. While a miracle for it's use as described in the following link it also has potential for great evil if misused in the wrong hands. https://www.ign.com/articles/first-human-patient-to-receive-a-neuralink-brain-implant-used-it-to-stay-up-all-night-playing-civilization-6 This can go orders of magnitude beyond The Manchurian Candidate. Is the risk worth it? The futurists and techies among us will say not to worry. But if I were a young man I certainly would be worried. Especially if the military-industrial complex gets a hold of it. Fortunately I won't be around to see if it is. But my grand kids and great grand kids will. We talk of science fiction becoming non-fiction reality. Michael Chrichton's 'The Terminal Man' comes to mind. Noel Edited March 26, 20242 yr by birdguy The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
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March 29, 20242 yr Author Luckily, Bill, I don't have that problem yet. I hit the sack at 11:30 and don't wake up until 5:30. I find 6 hours sleep enough for me. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
March 30, 20242 yr Moderator Well, this Bill most often will have to get up to take a leak about every 3 hours. Darn it! Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
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