The next frontier: when thoughts control machines

What is the potential benefit of connecting the human brain to the internet?

• Enhancing physical strength

• Improving emotional intelligence

• Directly downloading knowledge into the mind

• Eliminating the need for computers

What is the primary goal of the Brain Gate clinical trial?

• To allow paralyzed individuals to control devices with their thoughts

• To enhance memory retention

• To improve language skills

• To increase brain size

What is a major limitation of current brain-computer interface technology?

• It can only record the activity of a few hundred neurons

• It is too expensive to produce

• It requires invasive surgery

• It is not compatible with modern computers

What was a significant achievement of Professor Yuste's team in 2017?

• Mapping the human brain

• Recording the activity of every neuron in a hydra

• Developing a new type of brain implant

• Creating a brain-computer interface for mice

What is the main concern regarding the ethical implications of brain-computer interfaces?

• The difficulty in manufacturing the devices

• The potential for mind reading and privacy invasion

• The lack of scientific research

• The high cost of the technology

Which tech entrepreneur founded Kernel, a neural-interface startup?

• Elon Musk

• Jeff Bezos

• Bryan Johnson

• Mark Zuckerberg

What is a potential risk if humans do not use machines to improve themselves?

• Machines may become obsolete

• Humans may be left behind by AI advancements

• The internet may become less secure

• Humans may lose their creativity