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    “We’ve got now three humans with Neuralinks implanted and they’re all working well,” Musk said

    I thought the first one had more or less stopped working.

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        Not sure if you are being sincere or sarcastic but you hit the nail on the head either way. It’s predominantly for paralyzed and disabled people to be able to have mobility. It was a short article but it did cover the two studies:

        “The Prime Study, designed for an estimated five patients, allows paralyzed patients to control external devices such as computers or smartphones with their minds. A second study, Convoy, is designed for three patients, and allows them to control devices such as assistive robotic arms.”

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      People who can’t walk/use hands/see etc. Why would it be dumb when you almost have nothing to lose cause you are greatly disabled already.

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    Pardon me if I don’t believe the lying fascist at his word. Let’s hear from the victim/experts on how they’re doing.

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      I wouldn’t listen to a victim who says it’s great, because they’ve got a brain implant from Elon Musk. For all I know it’s like Get Out.

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    There are real problem these things can solve when implemented correctly. Regardless of Elons involvement. There is merit to the capabilities for disabled individuals. I’m all for this for health benefits but of course there will be trials and cons. Slow the hate and focus on the technology and its benefits. So much negativity.

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      Yeah, this is for people that are paralyzed and can do literally nothing. Anything is an improvement.

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        Right for people who have nothing to really lose. There is just so much Elon hate and I get that part. But the hate for the tech is just unfounded, when it can really change the world across so many industries. But people seem to be blinded by emotion. That they lose sight of the main reason its being developed.

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    And what do third parties not associated with Musk say?

    Musk has a history of “saying” things, and presenting mundane advancements that have already been achieved as things he invented.

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    Time to grab your popcorn and watch as all 3 people die within less than a year of the implant due to complications or them having accidentally lobotomized and running into danger head first.

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      I mean you could just read an article if you’re guna ask questions like that lol. They have 2 studies open with the FDA:

      “The Prime Study, designed for an estimated five patients, allows paralyzed patients to control external devices such as computers or smartphones with their minds. A second study, Convoy, is designed for three patients, and allows them to control devices such as assistive robotic arms.”

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        I missed it skimming the article. It’s a good thing having it in the thread, so thanks for doing the work.

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          Lol missed it skimming 4 short paragraphs?🤣 The Cat in the Hat has more fuckin words than this article so don’t be a douche and just say you didn’t even open the article.

          “It’s a good thing having it in the thread, so thanks for doing the work.” douchiest comment of the year so far!🥇🏆🏅