As the field of implantable brain devices moves in leaps and bounds, there will come a time in the future when we will need to consider obsolescence of these devices, and as the implants grow in complexity and scope, will we eventually have to redefine our idea of what it is to be human?
Excellent summary! Yes the obsolescence will be a massive problem given the high-risk nature of any procedure to access the cranial vault. I can’t see this technology moving out of the therapeutic realm until viable non-invasive alternatives exist, I feel people will be much more comfortable to experiment with this tech once they know they can simply switch it off or detach it without risking their biology. I can see a cultural shift occurring with the advent of this type of technology, from short sighted consumerism to something a bit more holistic and long-term