Could you imagine the chaos in your head if it were to provide you with all of your brain's knowledge and wisdom on-demand? Do you believe that your psyche would delve into chaos if every little ass-wiping thoughout your life were constantly percolating to the surface of your conscious mind?
Interestingly enough I just read a book dealing with this very premise, except it concerned itself more with sensations than memories. Basically, someone's system of nerves was acutely enhanced, but the brain was quickly overwhelmed by the new information since the nervous system wasn't filtering it for him. The sensations involved in a drop of water on skin led to a headache; multiple drops would lead to a coma. The solution? Implanting extra processors to offload thinking, of course!
I have met the author but it's a self-published affair and he didn't ask me to promote it.
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Could you imagine the chaos in your head if it were to provide you with all of your brain's knowledge and wisdom on-demand? Do you believe that your psyche would delve into chaos if every little ass-wiping thoughout your life were constantly percolating to the surface of your conscious mind?
Interestingly enough I just read a book dealing with this very premise, except it concerned itself more with sensations than memories. Basically, someone's system of nerves was acutely enhanced, but the brain was quickly overwhelmed by the new information since the nervous system wasn't filtering it for him. The sensations involved in a drop of water on skin led to a headache; multiple drops would lead to a coma. The solution? Implanting extra processors to offload thinking, of course!
I have met the author but it's a self-published affair and he didn't ask me to promote it.