Brain / machine interface research

[KosmicKat]

Until I read (well, skimmed would be more honest) this article (http://hplusmagazine.com/2011/02/23/beyond-the-borg/) I was skeptical that much progress had been made in this field. If the principle is held to be valid that secret research is much further on than the mainstream, this opens all kinds of new cans of worms!


Ben Goertzel Interviews Researcher Alexandra Elbakyan on Brain-Machine Interfaces, Distributed Intelligence, and the Consciousness Singularity.

The goal of Brain Computer Interfacing technology is simple to describe — connecting the biocomputers in our skulls with the silicon chip based computers on our desks and in our pockets. And it’s also simple to imagine the vast array of life-changing possibilities this technology might provide once it matures. This interview highlights one of the most exciting of these potentials – the emergence of distributed mind networks that rely on direct brain-to-brain links.

[zebowho]

Watch out Johnny Mnemonic! Thanks for the info KosmicKat, this is very interesting. There are some interesting statements in that article!!

Also interesting that science is getting closer, not closer to creating a Consciousness Singularity, but stumbling on the fact that it already exists. My question is, will they see it because this one will take faith too see, not science or devices. I wonder if because of "faith", obtaining results will be the opposite of the following: Scientists have found particles that mathematically should exist and don't show up in particle acceleration tests, unless those particles are actually thought about at the time of the test, then they show up. Will they never see it because "science" fundamentally lacks "faith" to see?

Just my opinions and thoughts...Thanks again for bringing it here!! :)
-z