RT Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV)Neuralink’s first patient in the UK, Paul, who is paralyzed by motor neuron disease, has received a brain implant.Just hours after surgery, he was able to control a computer with his thoughts and is now using it to play games and regain independence. https://t.co/rEPIK41RpK ...

Neuralink’s first patient in the UK, Paul, who is paralyzed by motor neuron disease, has received a brain implant.Just hours after surgery, he was able to control a computer with his thoughts and is now using it to play games and regain independence. https://t.co/rEPIK41RpK ...

RT DogeDesigner (@cb_doge)Neuralink’s first patient in the UK, Paul, who is paralyzed by motor neuron disease, has received a brain implant.Just hours after surgery, he was able to control a computer with his thoughts and is now using it to play games and regain independence.https://t.co/OqqiqwDqmh ...

Noland’s sense of humor is 😂Noland Arbaugh (@ModdedQuad):Yes, I named my brain implant Eve.Here’s why:• Couldn’t name her Genevieve… already used that name for some college paraphernalia.• We’re on the Eve of a new era. Felt poetic.• WALL-E & Eve = elite.• Adam had Eve. God gave him a helper. Mine just lives in my skull. https://t.co/hOKwweSHFT ...

Technology & Functionality - Neuralink aims to solve various brain and spine problems, including blindness, paralysis, hearing loss, and memory loss [6] - The technology involves implanting a quarter-sized device with wires into the brain to interface with information [2] - Neuralink uses a Bluetooth connection to interface with a computer via an app [8] - Initial applications focus on restoring functionality to quadriplegics and those with limited brain-body connection [11][12] Ethical & Societal Concerns - Concerns exist regarding who controls and accesses the chip, including potential hacking and government access [3] - Ethical questions arise about merging humans with AI and the implications for those who choose not to [18] - Potential for manipulation of reality through false projections into the brain is a concern [20] Market & Financial Implications - Early Neuralink procedures could be very expensive, but the potential for unlimited knowledge and bandwidth could lead to unlimited earning potential [14][15] - The technology's high ceiling attracts interest, suggesting potential for interfacing with millions of neurons [9] Skepticism & Alternatives - Some are skeptical about neural interfaces, questioning whether bandwidth is currently a bottleneck in human-machine cognition [17] - Alternative approaches involve small implantable devices to stimulate or record from neurons [7] Progress & Future - Neuralink has received FDA approval and is starting human trials [13] - Brad Smith, the third person to receive the Neuralink implant, uses it to control a computer and communicate, showcasing its potential for ALS patients [16]

Technology & Healthcare - Neuralink's brain implant procedure involves a brain surgeon cutting the skull [1] - A robot inserts 64 tiny threads (electrodes) into the brain tissue [1] - These electrodes sense or stimulate brain cells [1] - A quarter-sized package covers the missing skull area [1] - The skin is peeled back over the implant, making it appear as if nothing has changed [1]