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Video Shows First Neuralink Patient Playing Mario Kart With His Mind (futurism.com)
submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] kromem 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You should be much more worried about the propensity for in-brain devices to cause life threatening infections no matter whose hands it's in.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

How would it be any different than a knee or a hip replacement when it comes to infections?

[–] MutilationWave 4 points 9 months ago

Because the blood-brain barrier makes your body far less effective in responding to infection of the breath.

[–] kromem 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Much higher rates (4-13% of implants) and much more severe consequences (more impactful on overall health and less innate ability for immune response).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Well now I’m worried about both.