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Neural "Extension Cord" Developed
moon_monkey writes "Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a 'neural extension cord' by growing neurons attached to a microchip. The cord is made by gradually moving two batches of neurons apart, as they naturally grow towards one another. This biological 'data cable' could then interface with the brain once implanted, the researchers say." From the article: "...in the long run, it may not be necessary to interface directly with nerves at all. 'In Europe most researchers in this field are using non-invasive EEG,' [an outside researcher] explains... 'The signals are weaker so more complex processing is needed, but not having to perform surgery on the nervous system has many advantages,' [he] says."
Is it compatible with Windows Vista's DRM requirements?
not having to perform surgery on the nervous system has many advantages
I nominate this guy for the Understatement of the Year award.
Moderating "-1, Disagree" is simple censorship. Have the guts to post your opinion.
Extension cords are well and good, but what we really need is a neural power strip. You can never have too many of those.
'Loose' is when your pants are three sizes too big. 'Lose' is when you misuse 'loose'.
The cord is made by gradually moving two batches of neurons apart, as they naturally grow towards one another. This biological 'data cable' could then interface with the brain once implanted, the researchers say.
That way, in the future, people can have an almost lifelike experience watching Ow! My Balls!
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Instant learning for classes. No I can finally finish college.
I knew procrastinating worked...
Shakespeare poems - infinite monkeys with infinite time.Computer tech support - a few trained ones working from 9 to 5.
The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the grasp of executive power. -- Daniel Webster
You must be new here.
If the masses can keep you down, you're not the Ubermensch.
I saw a subtitle for the matrix once for when Neo wakes up: "I'm lying naked in a vat of nutrients, with my bodily functions handled by tubes, connected to the internet by a fiber-optic cable wired directly into my brain...THIS IS LIKE A DREAM COME TRUE!!!"
You are awash in a sea of fiercely stated opinions. Obvious exits are: 'File->Quit', 'Reply', and 'Page Down'.
So does this mean I can finally just send my brain to work while I stay home without dieing? hmmm.... I'll need to grow hands from my brain too, so it can shut off the alarm clock on its way out.
I know flung poo.
I want a neural power squid.
This sig isn't original enough, it's time to come up with something witty...
How about attaching a THIRD arm somewhere? I often find I need more than two. Hell I want SIX arms like that Indian goddess Whazzername! Finally I'd be able to carry the groceries, scratch my nose, find my keys and smack the kids all at the same time! Awesome!
I'm trying to teach myself to set people on fire with my mind... Is it hot in here?
The patterns in the meat of your brain do not have some kind of universal or raw format.
:)
You mean my brain doesn't use OOXML? But Microsoft told me....
http://blog.nexusuk.org
That's the clearest evidence against Intelligent Design I've heard all week. Everybody knows that a real God would have used a Model-View-Controller architecture.
Recursive: Adj. See Recursive.
If you couldn't handle their classes, what makes you think you could overpower them mentally? You might just be setting yourself up for... whatever-the-fook-we're-talking-about.