As brain-computer interfaces, deep brain stimulation, and neurostimulation devices evolve, they offer incredible medical advancements—but also raise ethical concerns about personal identity and free will. From treating Parkinson’s to the rise of Neurorights, neurotech is blurring the line between mind and machine. Will neurotech push humanity forward, or are we treading into dangerous territory?
I mean after decades and decades of “modern” cyberpunk fiction, who are the people left that think anything other than the worst possible thing is going to happen once we start stuffing things in our brains?
If it’s being built by a for-profit megacorp or a neonazi oligarch, then… we’re doomed.
The people in charge of developing this technology will never develop it for altruistic purposes, so…no. It won’t push humanity forward. It will make some piece of shit more money.
If it’s effective, it will only be for the wealthy. If it’s a mixed bag, the wealthy will decide who gets it. If it’s a placebo or nearly so, it’ll be everywhere and cheap.
See also anti-agathics and other life extensions.
