The Historical Development and Context of Technology
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Abstract 3
A brief description of the technology and an explanation of the associated science4
Benjamin Forschler ---- NO SUMBITTION FROM TEAM MEMBER
The historical development and context of the technology5 Garnie Hall
Political and legal influences7 Sherene Falconer
Economic questions and considerations8 Danielle Hausch
Psychological considerations and sociological effects11 Sorin Gowa
The Technology in its cultural context, media influence…………………………………………………………………… 12 Steve Harpold
Implications for the environment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Steve Harpold Moral and ethical implications………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Steve Harpold
Abstract –
Direct brain connections to computers By way of BMI technology are already here helping amputees and the paralyzed regain use of their bodies (Deep implants are already used to reverse deafness and blindness) but with refinement the diffusion of this convergence of technologies will almost certainly be used for non-therapeutic purposes — and with that comes profound ethical questions and moral considerations.
The use of computers to enhance and augment both mental and physical abilities and potential is no longer the exclusive realm of science fiction writers. It is becoming a reality. Brain Computer Interface technology will help re-defines the potential of the human race - and keeps re-defining it. Deep brain implants are already working in patients with Parkinson 's disease restoring to them a degree of freedom and motility, but not without its complications. Spinal implants used to treat pain have now been modified by a physician in North Carolina to bring sensitivity and sexual stimulation to those previously unable to have that as part of their life. There 's a patent and marketing plan already in place to reduce the cost and make it widely available.
Though incredible now, these technologies will soon seem undeveloped.
Abstract 3
A brief description of the technology and an explanation of the associated science4
Benjamin Forschler ---- NO SUMBITTION FROM TEAM MEMBER
The historical development and context of the technology5 Garnie Hall
Political and legal influences7 Sherene Falconer
Economic questions and considerations8 Danielle Hausch
Psychological considerations and sociological effects11 Sorin Gowa
The Technology in its cultural context, media influence…………………………………………………………………… 12 Steve Harpold
Implications for the environment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Steve Harpold Moral and ethical implications………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Steve Harpold
Abstract –
Direct brain connections to computers By way of BMI technology are already here helping amputees and the paralyzed regain use of their bodies (Deep implants are already used to reverse deafness and blindness) but with refinement the diffusion of this convergence of technologies will almost certainly be used for non-therapeutic purposes — and with that comes profound ethical questions and moral considerations.
The use of computers to enhance and augment both mental and physical abilities and potential is no longer the exclusive realm of science fiction writers. It is becoming a reality. Brain Computer Interface technology will help re-defines the potential of the human race - and keeps re-defining it. Deep brain implants are already working in patients with Parkinson 's disease restoring to them a degree of freedom and motility, but not without its complications. Spinal implants used to treat pain have now been modified by a physician in North Carolina to bring sensitivity and sexual stimulation to those previously unable to have that as part of their life. There 's a patent and marketing plan already in place to reduce the cost and make it widely available.
Though incredible now, these technologies will soon seem undeveloped.
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