Dustin Yu
- 1. THe cyborg in us all By: Pagen Kennedy By: Pagen Kennedy Dustin NG TWc G13 Emerging and future Technology
- 2. Summary pioneering a new way to control computers thoughts instead of fingers Experiment: Epileptic had an implant, schalk tested if patient could control video games using mind Ultimate goal: Provide communication and interaction between machines
- 3. Summary Implants have been for the diseased for years, but now revolution has been for healthy people Ecog (Electrocortiography) is different - does not pierce brain tissue, rides on top of the brain blood barrier likely to be pioneer for future technology (Military)
- 4. Background A new way to be able to control our devices significant to improve efficiency, coordination and speed contributes to the welfare of those who are already diseased (Epileptics, crippled,etc) Related to Topic for session: Opportunity for the human being to get Better
- 5. Key observations Technology is not only being used as a solution to problems certain People are ready to embrace new revolutions world is getting smarter
- 6. Key Takeaways opportunity in losses Technology expanding to be part of our lives Limitless future
- 7. Personal Assesment 9/10 Interesting finding good innovation forces reader to think about future possibility
- 8. issues for discussion given that this piece of technology would be available today, would you consider implanting such a technology to yourself? Do you think such technology should be even invested on, as we are essentially “Playing with god” (changing the human make up)?