The brain as joystick


	The brain as joystick

wildcat

3-7-2007 6:45 AM

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science, technology, brain, machine, interface, emotions, gaming

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3-12-2007 4:58 PM

Harrison

Can you imagine how amazing it would be if we perfected this technology? There would be endless possibilities. I mean, using it for gaming is awesome and all, but it could do so much more....

3-13-2007 9:23 AM

estbadarse

I can imagine what could happen, that's what I'm worried about!

3-13-2007 10:04 AM

RobinLKM

I wouldn't like this. We will lose our hands and legs soon if this is gonna be advance. We just leave our brains and our souls...

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