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Next X-Prize — $10M For a Brain-Computer Interface
The first X-Prize was about reaching space. Now, reader destinyland writes "This time it's inner space, as Peter Diamandis holds a workshop at MIT discussing a $10 million X-Prize for building a brain-computer interface. This article includes video of Ray Kurzweil's 36-minute presentation, 'Merging the Human Brain with Its Creations,' and MIT synthetic neuroscientist Ed Boyden also made a presentation, followed by discussion groups about Input/Output, Control, Sensory, and Learning. Besides the ability to communicate by thought, the article argues, a Brain-Computer Interface X Prize 'will reward nothing less than a team that provides vision to the blind, new bodies to disabled people, and perhaps even a geographical 'sixth sense' akin to a GPS iPhone app in the brain.'"
It also might not take millions of dollars to do. This could potentially be solved by someone in their garage.
But if we pipe the internet directly into the brain will this make us even more depressed?
Personally, I'd prefer an interface from the subconscious to the outside world. Then you can do your work without even thinking about it.
Try this: http://xkcd.com/269/ Apart from that, I've heard about experiments where vertical or horizontal eye movement was used to comunucate yes/no signals from the sleepers to the outside world.
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That's a strange name to give a child...
I agree. Especially since most slashdoters already have their DIY lobotomy kits.
What did you think where all those First Posters and goatse linkers come from?
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US$ 500k? You've got to outsource that ASAP!
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Think of the possibilities! You could re-watch your favorite anime minus the filler episodes, then watch them after and you'll think of them as bonus content! You could re-watch the Matrix without the sequels! You could write a short summary of the Lost storyline on the back of a napkin, print out some pics of Kate, then delete your entire memory of the series and take in the good bits ALL AT ONCE!
Oh! Oh! You could re-watch Star Wars with the prequels first, so that when you see episodes 4-6 you'll be like FUCK YEAH NOW IT'S GETTIN' GOOD!
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Yay for virtual telekinesis
My girlfriend already has telekinesis. All she has to do is visualize what she wants moved, express that desire verbally, and then I got move it for her, all without the power of her mind!
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