I don’t see limb replacements this way at all, but typically limb replacements also do not rely on 3rd party services that might disappear at any time and are almost purely mechanical.
My brother lost his left arm, and what he is getting is controlled entirely by the nub with no outside influence or implanted microchips.
This is part of what frustrates me so much about these brain chips. They feel far too much like a solution in search of a problem when we have so many other non-invasive options for interface between the body and “cybernetics”, even if we’re looking for things “at the speed of thought”.
Not anywhere near to the level he would have with direct nerve interaction. Just because you all don’t understand this or the need doesn’t mean others are as ignorant. Or willing to settle for lessor functionality.
I never said something like direct nerve interaction is terrible or nonexistent. My brother also does not like the idea of having something implanted, and would much rather have a mechanical device that he has a chance to repair himself should anything break. That’s not being ignorant to anything, just pragmatic.
What I did say is not to trust a money-making business to do it right and not leave you high and dry if they go belly-up.
ETA: also, under the USA healthcare system, something like you suggest is unaffordable for a good chunk of people and the VA only approved the mechanical device any way.
You essentially said it’s pointless or unneeded because your relative can get along fine without it. That’s bias and completely ignores others not like your anecdote. No one was talking about cost only functionality. You gonna move the goal posts again.
I don’t see limb replacements this way at all, but typically limb replacements also do not rely on 3rd party services that might disappear at any time and are almost purely mechanical.
My brother lost his left arm, and what he is getting is controlled entirely by the nub with no outside influence or implanted microchips.
This is part of what frustrates me so much about these brain chips. They feel far too much like a solution in search of a problem when we have so many other non-invasive options for interface between the body and “cybernetics”, even if we’re looking for things “at the speed of thought”.
Not anywhere near to the level he would have with direct nerve interaction. Just because you all don’t understand this or the need doesn’t mean others are as ignorant. Or willing to settle for lessor functionality.
I never said something like direct nerve interaction is terrible or nonexistent. My brother also does not like the idea of having something implanted, and would much rather have a mechanical device that he has a chance to repair himself should anything break. That’s not being ignorant to anything, just pragmatic.
What I did say is not to trust a money-making business to do it right and not leave you high and dry if they go belly-up.
ETA: also, under the USA healthcare system, something like you suggest is unaffordable for a good chunk of people and the VA only approved the mechanical device any way.
You essentially said it’s pointless or unneeded because your relative can get along fine without it. That’s bias and completely ignores others not like your anecdote. No one was talking about cost only functionality. You gonna move the goal posts again.