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Old 28th May 2008, 06:11 PM   #1
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Default Cyborgs on the Horizon

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/29/sc...9brain.html?hp

Monkeys Control a Mechanical Arm With Their Thoughts

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Two monkeys with tiny sensors in their brains have learned to control a mechanical arm with just their thoughts, using it to reach for and grab food and even to adjust for the size and stickiness of morsels when necessary, scientists reported on Wednesday...
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I find this absolutely fascinating. What could this mean for the future of humanity, and what new debates will it bring?
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Old 28th May 2008, 07:00 PM   #2
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This is awesome! I wonder if they would ever attempt to teach them to do jobs, I mean if hey can control a mechanical arm then who knows what else they could be taught to do...
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Just think, when they prefect this technology amputees will be able to live a much easer life.
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