Bioelectronics: New Wave of Medical Science: Would You Get a Brain Implant to Treat Disease?

by Heisenberg Posted 2012/08/01 19:00:00

Related Topics: Brain Implant, Health, Bioelectronics

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Would you get a brain implant in the name of health?

FT.COM reports:
Imagine a pharmaceutical company 20 or 30 years from now. Moving beyond conventional drugs that interact biochemically with the body, it will have built a big “bioelectronics” business that treats disease through electrical signalling in the brain

biochemically body built bioelectronics business treats disease electrical signalling brain

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Michael S. 2012/08/01 06:15:08 (edited)

No

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I certainly wouldn't want to be one of the test subjects.

After a long period of time proving the technique safe, I might change my mind, but only if the implant used open source hardware and software, which were verified to do exactly what they're supposed to and nothing more (nothing creepy or under someone else's control). In other words: Caution above all.
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Nilam 2012/08/06 05:32:40

No

im good thanks.....i dont fear death, this life is gettin over crowded as it is.......

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No

The quicker I die in this world we live in, the better...

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kobidobidog 2012/08/03 20:24:47

No

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james.bowman.146 2012/08/03 19:03:36 (edited)

Yes

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As a last resort. I don't trust people having access to my brain. I can already see the 900 pages of Terms and Conditions. Somewhere in that pile of lines will be, "Any thought you have will now be property of the ______ organization."

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RoxLight13 2012/08/03 17:09:57

Yes

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I would once it is perfected. It would change our lives, most likely for the better.

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Skylaris Alanis 2012/08/03 16:30:58

Yes

sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but yeah, guess i would.

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Seeker of Truth - War Wizard 2012/08/03 16:30:27

Yes

If the technology was proven safe and effective, of course. I'm not afraid of technological advancement like some people.

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Bob 2012/08/03 16:24:01

Yes

Hey! Where's Frankenstein?

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KB 2012/08/03 14:41:02

Yes

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This could advance treatment in dementia, mental illnesses, cancer and so much more I couldn't name them all.

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keelan 2012/08/03 13:26:17

No

ide rather smoke weed

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Robbb 2012/08/03 11:24:23

Yes

If it works and if it is necesary I cant see why not. I am walking around with an elbow that is made from metal so I cant see why other bits cant be fixed wit hardware and software.

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MercuryZero 2012/08/03 04:15:31

No

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What if that's just a cover-up to try and take over our MINDS?! NO THANK YOU!

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...Kat... to Mercury... 2012/08/03 21:06:54

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Lol!

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Dan 2012/08/03 03:27:47 (edited)

Yes

Just as long as they can guarantee that I'll still be me! I don't want anybody else's thoughts. Like Obama's or Pelosie's!

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cnsharp 2012/08/03 02:56:13

Yes

Not the first product but after they fiddle an upgrade it yea I wouldn't mind. One expensive surgery would still help me save thousands on future medical bills and prescriptions.

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nightcrawler2005 2012/08/03 00:56:05

Yes

If I have a medical problem and it helps keep me alive I say go for it.

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Freedom Mom 2012/08/03 00:18:23

No

No. This is a double edged sword. MK ULTRA anyone?

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Chokmah 2012/08/02 23:03:44

Yes

Why not? People get stents and valves all the time. Artificial hips, knees, elbows, chins, nose jobs... why not a bioelectric implant?

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gregaj7 2012/08/02 22:36:54

No

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DFA 2012/08/02 22:29:23

Yes

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American☆Atheist 2012/08/02 22:25:26

No

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Will it cure conservatism and religion?

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Katherine 2012/08/02 19:55:59

No

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Geez, you guys do realize there's government and elite that are just searching for way to control the population. Too lazy now to post articles, but no, I wouldn't get a brain implant.

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zcberry 2012/08/02 19:27:55

No

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the fuze 2012/08/02 18:44:03

No

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It seems too unnatural to me.

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Rave 2012/08/02 14:40:15 (edited)

Yes

If I have disease which is making my life miserable and is harming me, of course I'd go through that to fix it and be healthy. However, it has to be proven safe and effective first.

(Should add that I'm interested in studying in this field myself and maybe one day contributing something to it, right now I'm studying neurology/brain chemistry, Bioelectronic possibilities in the brain are certainly something I find interesting).

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Griegg 2012/08/02 12:56:51

Yes

Drugs have their long lists of side effects. Helping the brain keep us healthy is a more natural way of treating disease.

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AM 2012/08/02 12:34:54

Yes

I would do whatever it takes.I'm eternally grateful for the life saving /life improving bioelectronics already available

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Panloker 2012/08/02 11:37:50

No

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I'd never get a RFID or allow anyone I love to get one. I'm sure someday everyone will weather they want to or not and I am not speaking of chips to "treat disease". The real purpose of these chips is to have complete control over us, to monitor us, cull us if need be. These RFID's will be the biggest curse on humanity. Pretty soon they will be in every aspect of our lives, even our currency will be replaced with them. Do we really want that?

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MCee 2012/08/02 10:12:17

Yes

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If it does what u say it will do yes by all means

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Emily Barrington 2012/08/02 09:38:36

Yes

If I had a serious disease and it was the cure.

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Tom R 007 2012/08/02 09:06:52

No

WTF?

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Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/08/02 08:35:47

Yes

If I had a disease and this was the cure, I suppose so.

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Kingarthurup 2012/08/02 08:25:11

No

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I prefer to have my brain in a jar to be enjoyed by all.

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kofp 2012/08/02 07:21:02 (edited)

No

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Don't take the RFID mark of control, no matter what benefits are promised! We are to be no one's slaves! Mankind must RESIST! Death to 1984! By the way, the chip will likely cause disease too and one that cannot be detected, spiritual disease. Man was not meant to become humanoid. Robots and mankind need to be left as separate. Man is a living divine spiritual being with G-dlike qualities, whereas robots are emotionless and dead from the beginning.

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Panloker to kofp 2012/08/02 11:40:13

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They now have RFID's that are equipped with cyanide that can be released by the click of a button. Someday if one should get out of line, then can be taken out in seconds.

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Harjot 2012/08/02 06:21:43

Yes

I have extensive brain damage from a stroke and I'd be delighted to try this out. If anyone wants an experimental subject, please contact me.

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Jenni Buchanan 2012/08/02 05:48:06

Yes

I would definitly not be the first to try, but if its proven effective in a very high percentage, I certainly would.

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Neonblue120 2012/08/02 05:38:14

Yes

Hopefully I survive to see the singularity lol.

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chris.haynees 2012/08/02 05:13:11

Yes

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Hell ya ghost in the shell here we come.

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bpf 2012/08/02 04:40:46

Yes

Too bad they didn't have a brain improvement implant 99.99999% of all politicians could use one!!!

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