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Move over Hololense, DARPA announcess plans to develop a direct neural interface
Posted on 2/17/15 at 8:04 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 8:04 am
LINK A lot of information here, I'll try and pick out the highlights best I can.
I'm going to assume that genetic alteration will be the biggest hurdle, both scientifically and politically. That said....
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The first Program Manager to present, Phillip Alvelda, opened the event with his mind blowing project to develop a working “cortical modem”. What is a cortical modem you ask? Quite simply it is a direct neural interface that will allow for the visual display of information without the use of glasses or goggles. I was largely at this event to learn about this project and I wasn’t disappointed.
Leveraging the work of Karl Deisseroth in the area of optogenetics, the cortical modem project aims to build a low cost neural interface based display device. The short term goal of the project is the development of a device about the size of two stacked nickels with a cost of goods on the order of $10 which would enable a simple visual display via a direct interface to the visual cortex with the visual fidelity of something like an early LED digital clock.
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Consider a more advanced version of the device capable of high fidelity visual display. First, this technology could be used to restore sensory function to individuals who simply can’t be treated with current approaches. Second, the device could replace all virtual reality and augmented reality displays. Bypassing the visual sensory system entirely, a cortical modem can directly display into the visual cortex enabling a sort of virtual overlay on the real world. Moreover, the optogenetics approach allows both reading and writing of information. So we can imagine at least a device in which virtual objects appear well integrated into our perceived world. Beyond this, a working cortical modem would enable electronic telepathy and telekinesis.
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. This isn’t going to give you a high fidelity augmented reality display soon. And since the current approach is based in optogenetics, it requires a genetic alteration of the DNA in your neurons. The health implications are unknown, and this research is currently limited to work with animal models.
I'm going to assume that genetic alteration will be the biggest hurdle, both scientifically and politically. That said....
Posted on 2/17/15 at 8:49 am to colorchangintiger
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enable a simple visual display via a direct interface to the visual cortex with the visual fidelity of something like an early LED digital clock.
Not really interested. I want the Holodeck, not the Terminator.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 9:10 am to colorchangintiger
Terminator HUD actually could be useful. Facial Recognition matches people to their public social media profiles and suggests things to talk about, or just makes sure you don't forget the name of someone you know you've met before.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:30 am to TigerinATL
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Holodeck
I totally agree with the theory that man cannot survive the creation of the holodeck.
Dudes would just run 40 female to male escapades all day.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:40 am to colorchangintiger
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I'm going to assume that genetic alteration will be the biggest hurdle, both scientifically and politically. That said....
Scientifically, this hurdle is not as large as it was just last year. The recent exploitation of Cas9 and the development of the CRISPR system has sky-rocketed the depth and specificity of our ability to create desired genetic mutations. Political and social acceptance will definitely be the largest impediments.
Seriously, people are opposed to the three-parent in vitro fertilization technique because they think it is creating "designer babies" when it is not modifying any genes. Ignorance of the general public and politicians will hinder the application of genetic alterations for centuries methinks.
Disclaimer: I am a scientist focused on gene therapy, and I hate most government regulations on research (human subjects research being the exception).
Posted on 2/17/15 at 12:48 pm to guedeaux
How dangerous would gene modification be at this point? I'm in the camp that believes modification not only poses no moral issues outside of unintended consequences, but necessary if we want to survive as a species.
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