First Neuralink Patient Leaves Audience Speechless

[@FarzadMediaINC]

Join Neuralink’s patient registry here: neuralink.com/patient-registry/

[@TheReal1441]

Absolutely not😆

[@markedman1559]

I have so many mixed feelings. What cost are we gonna pay greatly just for the few. If anyone knows life, we reincarnate and do it again and again, but gonna introduce something that skips the normal process of life, and things we don't understand for the blind contract we sign entering life, the things we sign up for in any current life time. I'm 100% against the blind contract we all sign, but to go beyond that, It just opens up so many questions that are not explained. Shame on Elon to push and normalize these things without context. Well is some context, helping out people, but there is a deeper level to this, no one spends billions on tech out of the good of their heart, wanting to help people, that just doesn't happen.

[@violationz4842]

Hell no

[@0xCAFEF00D]

Wait until they fix the detachment issues. 85% of implant wires detached.

[@Smurfis]

I genuinely believe something has happened from another world, the fact it's two hours away from this mans house is almost a miracle.

[@AjFerguson13]

I am a C6/C7 quadriplegic. Injured for over 30 years. This is the first real breakthrough I have seen. After decades of reading about studies that “show promise” but go nowhere, seeing this happen is truly amazing. Can’t wait to see next steps - like an exoskeleton! Exciting time to be alive.

[@matthewwalker6621]

Its amazing stuff and it will help so many like yourself . I can't wait to see it become accessible to the everyday people who need this .

[@AndersVold]

I think they will connect to his real nerve-endings on his body. So no robot-arms/legs needed. Only a nerve-interface

[@mikecounsell]

Wishing you the best

[@AjFerguson13]

@@AndersVold I think that is surely an option for those newly injured. However, for folks like me - 3 decades in - not sure I would WANT to feel atrophied muscles coming online, yanno? Maybe something super gradual alongside intensive therapy? (No Idea - I am not a doctor) Regardless, that we are even talking about all the possible/viable options is mind blowing...

[@s3p4kner]

One of Elon's comments about this tech was the idea of stitching severed nerves together with AI, with threads thinner than a human hair, and the robot has to be taught how to sew 1st before any humans go near the thing. There has been controversy because of the animal studies and euthanasia surrounding the procedures. This young man has taken the 1st step, and with how demanding Elon is with his timelines you'll be seeing more over the next few years. Then watch the FDA take decade to approve. Seriously :( Will this work for someone with a long lasting injury? I think that's between them and God, but sometimes all we need is a little hope in life to go forward, yes? This was all considered theoretical until Elon put his money where his mouth is, now we just wait and see. I'll be damned if no-one get's a Nobel prize out of this someday. Wishing you all the best.

[@fractalelf7760]

That Neuralink and Elon aren’t getting major press for this is unreal…. It doesn’t play into the “Elon bad” narrative.

[@kickvdw1706]

Fr

[@kpbendeguz]

Anythign Musk related media coverage is bad or nothing.

[@MaximGhost]

Elon's a trooper. Doesn't matter what his haters say ... he still moves forward. At the end of the day, Elon pushes humankind forward with him while his haters do nothing.

[@s3p4kner]

In the UK we got a short ITV story about a man that moved a chess piece on a computer after surgery.... that man is playing MARIO ffs! It's almost like the media don't care that millions around the world could have their lives transformed. Imagine if the same attitude was shown 2000 years ago? "Yeah so that weird Jesus guy pulled the drowned girl out the water, and did his CPR on her and she came to life - like whatevahhhh."

[@Fiskaba]

NPC’s and Media will be in a 404 error. Takes time to reboot.

[@kompisworld]

How is this not the headline of every media outlet in the world?

[@jeremywinst]

cause nobody cares that much, generally speaking. it’s not fun or interesting, it’s “informative”. edit: i am not saying i agree with this, i am saying this is what many think nowadays. regardless, i want to clarify as a response to some comments that someone who doesn’t care about such topics are not automatically “deprived of creativity”, “extremely ignorant” or “idiots”. You can be wise, creative, interesting without being informed on the lastest scientific discoveries. edit2: some of my replies could be doubled because when i use KZbin comments i wrote disappear, double, are incomplete, do not become the edited version et cetera for some reason.

[@Shad0wProtector]

@@jeremywinst this guy has the first brain chip and we’re a civilization of quickly accelerating technology, nothing in your life must be exciting to you.

[@BootyRealDreamMurMurs]

Simple, AI.

[@shawnfee9107]

because it's not drama. all they care about reporting is drama, aka bad events.

[@YA-kr4fr]

@@Shad0wProtector hes not the first person with a brain chip tho, BCI exist foe at least 2004

[@Jasonlimitless]

I think what really speaks volumes is how happy and confident he is, a wonderful thing to see

[@christinewillis7545]

Agreed. He is so vibrant - totally unexpected. A wonderful ambassador for this amazing giant step in brilliant neural engineering.

[@LeeMooEez]

Can’t wait for full cyborg body or what ever they call that is😍😍😍 s cool!

[@SlimJimJimmyJimJim]

Watch the movie “Divergent 1-2” 🤖

[@Kooczsi]

@@LeeMooEez actual cyborgs would be possible with this technology but i doubt it would be legal lol

[@LeeMooEez]

@@Kooczsi haha but still a long wayyyy for human to able to decode human body signal system(more to make them fluid enough 😂) human knowledge and technology is still too far behind compared to the original Creator

[@CombatSport777]

Neurolink made an excellent choice for their first patient. Noland is a very relatable and likeable guy. He seems extremely eager to help move this tech forward.

[@jjacky231]

Absolutely. He is so humble, delightful and hard working. I am very happy for him and the neuralink team! Such exciting progress!

[@daveinpublic]

Yes agree!

[@catbert7]

💯

[@MarkieMark-vy7hg]

We live in a time where there are literally people living with computer chips in their heads, what a effing crazy time to be alive seriously.

[@upsmuck4952]

He reminds me of the guy in "Sex Education"

[@damiantosd8720]

They picked really well for the first candidate. Well done Nuerolink. This is what should be in the news. Positivity breeds positivity.

[@vedkedia]

*neuralink

[@hardlyspent2107]

For real. Nolan is a trooper. Mad respect to the team, him, and his family for this amazing achievement in human history.

[@ohnobro3770]

I’m sure they briefed him lol but dang this is great for the future

[@candygarfield1479]

Put it in the news, share this far and wide.. repost everywhere

[@SomethingInTheGround]

@vedkedia thanks for contributing to society.

[@GiesbertNijhuis]

SCI C3/4 here, since 1995. Watching this video, I'm getting extra spasm and some tears of joy and excitement! Thank you all. Looking forward to what may come in the near future.

[@anibaldamiao]

The hope alone makes this project worthwhile. Best wishes on the road ahead to you

[@thisisme5487]

I hope you get access to this technology sooner than later.

[@ShyCataclysm]

You will be walking in less than 12yrs

[@ds90seph]

I cry with you my friend. This is incredible work. There is hope!!! My joy is immeasurable!!! Much love!!!

[@recration]

Extra spasms 😆🤣

[@Ash-ft5su]

Crazy how I only heard about this because I came across this video randomly. This is Nobel prize level work, it should be front page news.

[@BillWidmerBlog]

Seriously! I happened upon it. This should be being talked about everywhere

[@rawdirt2022]

Y’all are in a cult if you think this is good lol

[@iinRez]

The leftist establishment that controls the media hates Elon and doesn’t want a healthy society. They can’t influence and control a healthy society.

[@louiserocks1]

I found out about a month ago, because I'm kinda into watching interesting/crazy chess games, and I got a video in my recommendations "the first ever chess game played TELEPATHICALLY!!!" and this exact guy played it, awesome stuff

[@animegopher]

@@rawdirt2022 You're in a cult.

[@hvip4]

Bro is so chill. He is taking part in a historic interview and he's just being himself.

[@WavyArizona]

He’s a quadriplegic, nothing to lose brudda

[@nolaspeaker5656]

People are sensitive to fakery!

[@dustin-ni5gh]

They will write books about, a movie I'm sure but sup people.

[@catastic9394]

@@WavyArizona awful comment bruh

[@DDryTaste]

​@@catastic9394why? It is the truth

[@thenextbondvillainklaussch3266]

This was 4 days ago ,and it wasnt on the News anywhere? ...... I just literally stumbled on this , doing the 'KZbin rabbit hole' thing. FKN AMAZING guys , just wow.

[@XxOBLIVIONPWNSxX]

Wasn’t in the news because it doesn’t fit the “Elon bad” narrative

[@fuzzfaceflaco]

You literally stumbled?

[@TheBlackAztec3]

@@XxOBLIVIONPWNSxX No people just dont trust Elons usual marketing schemes. He’s constantly overpromising and faking reveals like the FSD fake video he did. People are gonna be skeptical

[@nomadrat]

It amazes me this hasn’t been all over the news.

[@austino545]

@@beepdogthefrogbeepdogthefr856 this is actually pretty common on KZbin. They cut out breaths, moments of hesitation, stuttering, etc. to keep people engaged. Unless there is a full video that is somehow a horrible revelation, the editing is just like a normal KZbin video.

[@lolBrand0]

"it makes being paralyzed not that bad" this is amazing truly under appreciated work and I expect it wont be under appreciated for much longer congrats on all of the success

[@openlink9958]

It will be underappreciated, then appreciated, and then underappreciated again when everyone gets used to it (which is a good thing)

[@jwollheim]

How the heck isn’t this on the first page of every newspaper everywhere in the developed world? Truly incredible. A little scary, but mostly incredible. So happy for this guy and the people it will be able to help

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Politics. Ever since Musk became the riches person he became the target of the left. For a decade before that he was the enemy of the right because he made electric cars.

[@ghostmateify]

because its Elon Musk's another scam bait

[@ahall9839]

It's been covered, what are you whining about? The idea is more interesting than the actual story or video. All I got out of this 40 minute video is that some rich quadriplegics will have an easier time playing certain video games.

[@Chadgigington]

@@ahall9839 its groundbreaking because in the future the technology will be cheaper. Even something like playing games can improve the life of a paralyzed man by a 100 fold. How is that not valuable and amazing to you?

[@ahall9839]

@@Chadgigington I'm happy for them. I didn't say it wasn't groundbreaking. Do you have a hard time reading? And no, it's not groundbreaking "because in the future technology will be cheaper". That doesn't make sense. That's not what makes something groundbreaking. Are you five? Do you not understand words? That explains your reading comprehension problem. It's groundbreaking because it's never been done before.

[@davidb4509]

This guy is so full of gratitude. It’s refreshing to hear another human being speak that way. And man, he’s so brave!

[@beck204]

Conservative. A liberal would be mad it didn’t come with a pile of cash in addition to the breakthrough operation.

[@qook1543]

@@beck204uhhh ok 🤔

[@beck204]

@@qook1543Liberalism and ingratitude go hand in hand. Have you even encountered a grateful Liberal?

[@Snowydaze007]

@@beck204 who cares

[@MalachiH-dw7vd]

This guy will be famous about a decade down the line, and if anyone is deserving of that fame, it's him.

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

It breaks my heart hearing him say that “now” he can be useful. God bless him.

[@Rollmops94]

It is true and it is also extremely problematic. He became an outcast to society the moment he lost his ability to walk. All possibility to become a person others look up to seemingly shattered. In his eyes this project gave him that option back. Hence he is super grateful, which is why he will be easy to influence and persuade. He is willing to take great risks to become what he calls "useful" again. Let's hope people won't abuse this.

[@everythingpony]

So he can walk?​@@Rollmops94

[@KoriEmerson]

This isn’t a society thing. When you can only sit in a chair and watch tv. You are useless ( I’m in a similar situation) . There is nothing you can do. So to have a feeling of contributing to life outside of you is an amazing feeling.

[@Ghoulio-mf1rt]

which god?

[@thinkaboutit2137]

GOD our LORD. He who was, is, and always will be. Out Father in Heaven. He who gave us the gift of Jesus. I bet if the op had written "Buddha bless him" or any onther diety you would have not been triggered. Ask yourself why the mention of GOD triggers you.

[@marcuspinson]

I'm a t12 complete paraplegic. I took a bullet for my wife 2 years ago. This almost made me cry. It fills me with so much hope for my own future and so much relief for those who have yet to be injured.

[@lukelouis4080]

You are very brave sir

[@marcuspinson]

@@lukelouis4080 not really. We didn't know it was about to happen. I was just in the way of the bullet.

[@oyuyuy]

@@marcuspinson Then you weren't "taking a bullet for your wife", you just got shot

[@marcuspinson]

@@oyuyuy if I wasn't there, in that exact spot at that exact moment, it would have hit her and probably killed her. I tell myself that I had to get shot to prevent her from getting hurt. It's how I cope with losing my fucking legs dude. You have to find reason and meaning in your suffering or it'll drive you crazy.

[@cjboyer4355]

@@oyuyuy 😂😂😂

[@notchs0son]

The most important thing I heard. He gets to have fun for how ever long he can without getting hurt.

[@akira28shima32]

Nolan needs to legally change his name to Professor X and go all in with this life changing experiment.

[@seancollins9745]

well, I think what they are going to do is watch for bioreactivity, and if there no issues with the brain, injuries, bioreactivity etc, I imagine they will implant more in the motor coretx and then in the spinal cord and rewires or maybe even be able to go directly to the spinal cord injury area and use the nueralink to rewires the broken nerve endings. This isn't very far from where they are now.

[@anthonylosego]

@@seancollins9745So far, they worked with terminal primates. They were probably already depressed. Working with a human that understands that the implant is not a problem but a help is probably a huge advantage. That said, there are potential future problems. But being human is half the battle. Meaning he isn't going to scratch out his implant and we know human physiology better than primate physiology. Be weary though, cellular scarring is a real consideration. This was covered in his signed documents. But it is something to keep in mind. (Pardon the unintentional pun).

[@canobenitez]

it all comes together one he starts losing his hair

[@jephbennett]

He already mentioned he is planning on that as a Halloween costume in oct, with his other friends playing the other X-men. 🤘

[@Rope257]

I bet this is why Elon renamed Twitter to X. 🤔

[@ZachGarnerComedy]

Having a young child that is quadriplegic and highly intelligent this gives me so much hope for his future.

[@Nolimitsbestfriend]

Jus go into nature

[@nfnworldpeace1992]

@@Nolimitsbestfriend please dont leave comments like this, it not helping anyone

[@nfnworldpeace1992]

i wish your child a very bright future!

[@Dancar1]

what does that mean ? can you elaborate@@Nolimitsbestfriend

[@Nolimitsbestfriend]

it literally does were born to learn and grow and get help from nature it helps when u don't limit yourself cuz school didnt teach us to think and care for ourselves but to rely on thing and people that jus want power through money @@nfnworldpeace1992

[@draken5379]

Dont think they could of got a better person for the first trial. This guy is just amazing, what a spirit.

[@christopherhickey5464]

It’s could have not could of. It comes from the contraction for could have or could’ve. Why would it be of? How do you of something?

[@67Star65]

... I wonder if 'Grammarly' has a stake in this technology. 🤔@@christopherhickey5464

[@shani1328]

@@christopherhickey5464 who cares lol

[@christopherhickey5464]

@@shani1328 People with a brain that actually care about the difference between right and wrong.

[@shani1328]

@@christopherhickey5464 so you think this person doesn't care because of their grammar?

[@Vik8a]

This is such a good dude. THIS MAN IS A BLESSING The people that made this happen are a BLESSING

[@DoomSiderZ]

Unfortunately 70% of people are hating on Elon. Would be nice to see their faces when it turns out he wasn't a tyrannical mastermind seeking dominion.

[@t.h.1982]

What a fine young man. So articulate, funny, and just a great spirit. Also, he is clearly from a great family unit.

[@christophermullins7163]

It is so inspiring 😊

[@padarousou]

Next we need parenting neuralinks so everyone can come from a great family unit. This video proves that its what makes or breaks someone more than anything.

[@thespecialist3608]

The credit goes to the engineers, technicians, and scientists involved in this project for making this TRULY possible. Well done.

[@imacomputer101]

This! I'm glad Elon funded this, but let's not forget the real people who are behind it.

[@thespecialist3608]

@@imacomputer101 Absolutely. I feel like too many people will look past that and say “Elon good because Neuralink!” Same with Tesla. Elon wasn’t a supervising engineer. Contributing funds for manufacturing handled by qualified designers and technicians, sure, but that’s it. These people are the spear-tip that seriously need recognition for their achievements. I hope it reaches them, I really do.

[@notnoah154]

​@@thespecialist3608I dont believe elon has ever actually founded or really made anything. He's basically just a businessman not an innovator.

[@thespecialist3608]

Yep. An innovator in breakthroughs for sure, but not really an inventor. Good frontman for funding projects he wants to see come to life, but that’s it.

[@kareem199928]

Credit goes to both, there’s not one without the other.

[@lidiasantoro3098]

What a privelage to watch history unfolding before our very eyes. Congratulations to all involved in this epic acheivement for humanity.

[@fritzschnitzmueller3768]

This is not history unfolding :D This was already done before. They just replicate stuff that the scientific community already did

[@themanhimself3]

Not to burst your bubble but this isn't new. This level of tech has been around for a while. In fact this hardware is lacking compared to the what the other companies have. Don't get brainwashed just because it says Elon, he's not a god.

[@John6-40]

Human cyborgs isn't an "achievement" so much as a very dark rabbit hole.

[@Darkestpaladin1]

​@@John6-40 sure is better than pray jesus and hoping to heal

[@mr.jeremiah4809]

@@John6-40I honestly am gonna crack up if in the near future a bunch of people who don’t even really need cybernetic help gets implants only to have China or some other country EMP our butts and see what happens.

[@nuclearcrayons3511]

The opening put a smile on my face. He is such a humble and positive person!

[@eyeVANDALeyes]

"they all clapped for me... wich was very unessesary" Bro i love this guy so much! great personality!

[@Frightful_Flan]

*which *I *I’m

[@eyeVANDALeyes]

@@Frightful_Flan Im sorry, im not a native english speaker. Im sorry i do not speak or write perfect english. I will take time and google every word in the future.

[@Frightful_Flan]

@@eyeVANDALeyes Good.

[@eyeVANDALeyes]

@@Frightful_Flan 🤡🤡

[@Jackothy]

@@eyeVANDALeyes don't worry about that guy, he's what a native english speaker may call a "miserable person"

[@michaelcrosby6071]

Im so happy for you. 30 years ago my Dad was a crime victim and c3,4,5 shattered. There was no hope at all. One year later he passed away.

[@JohnBatmanReal]

Rest in peace, your dads in a better place

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

I am so sorry to hear this. I pray you and your family have been able to find peace. Hopefully he knew the lord. God bless.

[@Kevin12321]

I hope you find a little bit of peace in this story. Knowing people like your dad will have way better chance at a meaningful life. And people like yourself and your mom as well. These dudes and dudettes will be walking with these injuries in not time. I give it less than 10 years

[@Jadenicoleluna]

This just happened to me in a robbery they shattered my spine… I coulda been paralyzed

[@savagelifeskateboarding]

Sad to hear that but this will absolutely not be used to help the world that’s a fact they are using this to help people except it making people emotional so they loose focus on the extremely dangerous and world destroying capabilities of this technology giving man the ability to pay to superhuman intelligence that has not been tested this is insane and will get into evil hand for a fact

[@Tommy2Handz]

Nuerolink probably loved how Nolan took the time to explain "Beerio kart" lmao

[@aaronrdaniels]

Neuralink, but ya.

[@joshlewis8860]

I certainly appreciated it

[@Dakarn]

@@aaronrdaniels It's Nuerolink after Beerio Kart. lol

[@Asternius]

They probably did. Him beeing not only a success story but also a charismatic and funny guy is a huge PR win.

[@product6512]

Seems silly, but certainly shows something this guy NEVER would've thought was possible that is all of a sudden reality for him. It doesn't matter how we'd ascribe value to our ability to play Beeriokart, it's just one of many things that are now real for him.

[@samgibson684]

Brave man, we all owe him for taking the first step

[@SlimJimJimmyJimJim]

Watch the movie “Divergent 1-2” 🤖

[@ryanreeves8931]

As a rehab physician, this is a device that bridges the limitations of modern medicine to science fiction becoming a reality! Elon Musk's vision for Neuralink revolutionizes the future of humanity!

[@paulrybarczyk5013]

I hope they're working on an interface for Nolan to control his chair, or even some Optimus arms connected to it. Then I think more people will grasp the potential of this.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

@@paulrybarczyk5013 That seems inevitable. Great point though. People need to see things like that to really GET IT

[@ChosenSquirrel]

I hope some day soon you will be teaching , people like him to walk again. Thank you for what you do.

[@Daniel-su8jw]

Can't agree more. ICU nurse here, working with lots of C-fractures. This will give lots of people hope.

[@mitchm6490]

Elon musk is creating the impossible why don't our governments do this. Instead they all enrich themselves and could care less about the regular people

[@tobiaskleger7162]

I worked for two years as a social worker in a rehabilitation clinic. In Switzerland. When I hear this story and see Nolan, it makes me cry! Thank you to the team at Neuralink and Nolan I wish you all the best for your life!

[@justsayin3600]

I can only imagine what you experienced, and emotionally went through knowing what your patients were going through. As a healthy person, I could never have the insight you have.

[@alexkt3400]

I had an uncle that could have used this, and it really hits home. Iit's really something to hear the excitement in Nolan's voice and to know that people imprisoned in their own bodies will be able to interact with the world a bit more.

[@iAmNothingness]

Das hesch aber super gmacht, hey

[@scharrk]

In Nottwil ?

[@natehoulihan1872]

his positive attitude through the whole video touches my heart. They chose the perfect person for this. so deserving

[@jonnywilkin]

The gratitude and positivity that this young man oozes is testament to his family. it brings home to me that I am not even half the man that he is. I feel embarrassed by how ungrateful I am about the things that I take for granted, yet I am miserable and wrapped up in addiction because I am unwilling to face life and the fear and pain that has consumed me for as long as I can really remember. I wish I knew how to appreciate this life and this is proof that no matter what you experience, there's no excuse to give up. How do you turn your life around without the love and support of a family?? Anyway, this isn't about me, it's about a wonderful young man who doesn't have the self pity that he could so easily be drowning in. This I guess is what acceptance and bravery looks like... All the best with this sir

[@valentinauberti8507]

On point🙃 Also Nolan is really wonderful😊

[@danauburn1119]

nah that aint that man talking, its the computer. u hear the computer take over at the end? u hear a robotic voice

[@boztsai]

❤

[@jessa7323]

That is amazingly self reflective. Knowing is half of the battle upon changing to the way you want to be. Maybe you could either take this guys image and put it up around you to help you remember how you'd like to be or if you don't want a photo of him you could maybe draw something related to neurolink that might help as well. Just some suggestions. I've done something like this before and it helped me keep what I needed to in mind. Good luck on your recovery! I know what that is like as well. Wishing you the best x

[@pmcesh03]

So happy for this young man. My youngest brother was a paraplegic and I wish he lived a little bit longer to see this to give him the hope to stay in the fight.

[@MrMegaDanila]

part of him is always within you and shares in your joy and hope

[@ThePenout]

13 years ago i had a crash, that according to doctors should have left me paralysed. I broke 6 vertebrae in my neck and torso area and if by miracle nothing went wrong and im not paralyzed. But my friend had a similar accident, broke his neck, vertebrae and is now a tetraplegic and as soon as these trials are possible in europe/slovenia i hope i can get him to sign up to this because this is amazing. I was so skeptical about this but i am so amazed. This will change lives, and make living bearable for soooooo many people. Thank you guys, yall give hope to many people. ❤

[@lucasgrey9794]

How did you and your friend get injured?

[@jinxed4lyf763]

Got it, so never drive in Slovenia 👍🏼 Joke apart that's actually scary that 2 cases so similar with life altering results of two friends

[@savagelifeskateboarding]

I get that you need hope but the benefits of this are out weighed by the dangers so just so people who can’t walk agian can walk were gonna risk the entire world being destroyed because once this technology gets in the wrong hands it’s over just so people can walk is selfish I have problems too but you think imma risk the end of civilization for a chance that I feel better is wild this gives random people superhuman intelligence not just healing don’t ignore that Elon said those people will kill us if we don’t join them and thats coming from a genius and a man working directly with the technology but we ignore that so a small group of people feel better is reckless and selfish if Jesus consent heal you then call it a day because this is going to usher in the new age WAKE UP

[@candygarfield1479]

Billions should be going to this and not that other crap. Tax dollars.. if you owe FJB, send it to this instead

[@ThePenout]

@@lucasgrey9794 i was doing downhill had a crash, i basicaly accidentaly did half a front flip and went straigjt to my head.. 5 years ago my friend jumped in a murky lake and broke his neck and also a few vertebrae, but i wasnt with the group when it happened. I feel so bad for him.

[@patriciazoerner]

Nolan is the kind of person anyone would be grateful to have in their family!

[@annanimity2034]

Thank you so much for filming this. For doing this. I wish all of you the best and hope you can give this to more people.

[@beardedbarnstormer9577]

This dude makes me so freaking happy. Just love this guy hes so positive

[@JRLastActionHero]

Tears to my eyes so happy for this man my best friend has been paralyzed since 18 were 35 now and love seein what the future holds

[@Rennyteam359]

I remember hearing about the 1st heart transplant. This is the beginning of a new age of medicine.

[@Cold_Cactus]

Heart transplants have been happening for literally decades thats not a new thing....

[@jackr.5200]

@@Cold_Cactus he is not saying heart transplants are new…he was saying how the first heart transplant was a massive accomplishment and major milestone in medical progress. And now the success neuralink has had with its first human operation is another massive accomplishment and major milestone in medical progress, hence the beginning of a new age of medicine.

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

@@Cold_Cactus LOL no really? I don’t think that’s what OP was saying at all.

[@styxrakash4639]

@@Cold_Cactus hey pal? You just blow in from stupid town?

[@bushlovesska]

@@Cold_Cactus oh bless your heart....

[@marilynmasonis376]

I love this. What a blessing. Giving people hope, where there was none. ♡

[@brvski]

The fact that they found this guy.. He’s seriously one in a million. Congrats to Noland and the Neuralink team

[@SamTehGr8]

So there are 8,000 more like him?

[@notnoah154]

​@@SamTehGr8Probably

[@bananattack-g9s]

@SamTehGr8 You’re thee most annoying type of person. Sheesh.

[@Overqualification]

@@SamTehGr8 That’s how statistics would work if you extended it out to 8 billion, sure.

[@Ret2Play]

How is this not front and center on all news outlets...amazing!

[@derekderek2570]

Elon Bad!! 🙄

[@bushlovesska]

Because media=liberal and Elon=wisdom intelligence common sense logic humanity etc aka not the liberal narrative

[@_BELMONT_]

look at the happiness of this man, WORTH

[@raquetdude]

What’s even more amazing is that Gabe from Valve has been investigating and looking into this for even longer with less intrusive devices.

[@MadsterV]

@@raquetdudeare the results comparable?

[@kasperbolding18]

tbf, couldnt they just make him seem happy via neuralink? I dont trust none of this.

[@zeroalphaser]

@@kasperbolding18 😂😂 omg…

[@tAiLoR95]

He's a real one. What a step forward for humanity.

[@SlimJimJimmyJimJim]

Watch the movie “Divergent 1-2” 🤖

[@DomskiPlays]

This is a LEGENDARY video. This guy was the first human, ever, in the universe, to use such a sophisticated device for BCI. And nobody can ever take that away from him. His name will be in every historybook to come when they talk about the human-computer-hybrid era, his name will be there!

[@echospace7347]

True!!!

[@boobentobi1737]

I mean it’s great, but you don’t know what else is out there in this immeasurable universe. There could be a super advanced race of beings that accomplished this sort of thing as a high school science project. LOL.

[@timpotisk]

@@boobentobi1737 Doesn't matter about undiscovered species. What matters to us humans is human accomplishment. I'm really happy we are rapidly evolving technology for the better of humanity.

[@drichmo]

@@boobentobi1737 touch up on your reading comprehension friend. Op said first human, ever, in the universe. Not first thing

[@PaulVRo]

in the universe is a big stretch.. on earth, in the current civilization. yes. Maybe humans are like other natural resources.. iron appears, diamonds appear, oil happens, humans happen too, in other places of the galaxy

[@sonic-bb]

I love how chill the presentation seemed. Really seems like he was just chilling with this homies.

[@debbiesday8270]

Noland is a courageous explorer. I wish him all the best and I hope this neurolink changes the world for the better. I'm so happy that he can now have fun in life and has an amazing purpose in life.

[@RogerShortVideos]

My wife’s dad has been paralyzed for the last 35 years from the neck down and still lives a very rough life. I wish so bad I could get him signed up for this program! I would give anything to give that to him and my wife! She was 5 years old when he became paralyzed from heat strokes. He went to bed and didn’t wake up for 1 year they thought he was a human vegetable but it turns out he could hear every word everybody around him was saying but nobody had a clue! This is a huuuuge break through!

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

he can sign up for clinical trials im pretty sure

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

he can sign up for clinical trials im pretty sure

[@joemamma953]

link to apply at the top of the commenys

[@SlimJimJimmyJimJim]

Watch the movie “Divergent 1-2” 🤖

[@TYforKY]

@@SlimJimJimmyJimJim Booo. Rabble. Sneer. Lament.

[@scottgardener]

Neurolink found the right person to be the first; he is very intelligent and motivated, so he would know and understand all the nuances and details of how everything should work. He also understood and accepted the risks. And the payoff is awesome: a life made better!

[@Spikertelt]

Wow!!! Am I the only listener with tears in my eyes? This is nothing but fantastic🎉

[@themanhimself3]

Calm down this tech isn't new. Other companies are already way ahead of this.

[@ds90seph]

​@themanhimself3 Keep whining.

[@krithiksingh]

I can’t help but be skeptical of this all

[@ds90seph]

@@krithiksingh Healthy skepticism is good. I fear for where this technology may be used for harm. That said, complete dismissal is also going too far. I know that's not what you're saying, I just think the future is more nuanced and unpredictable than any of us can comprehend.

[@tangyboi6420]

not the only one, the gravity of this video is real. This is quite literally LIFE changing technology. It makes me happy to be part of the human race.

[@Mik1604]

God that line about him waking up full of energy each day hit me right in the feels. That is so incredibly great.

[@FloorJuice]

Please, we need more of this for the people that are in like situations. I do know this is a trial run of the tech, but this is atonishing work. You should be very proud of the success you allowed your patient.

[@svenhodaka9145]

First SpaceX, then Tesla, now Neuralink. “the hard stuff we do right away, the impossible takes a little longer”. This is so exciting to witness. Much respect to Elon Musk.👍

[@acechump3284]

Ummm, first Paypal lol

[@svenhodaka9145]

@@acechump3284 Yes, correct!

[@SodiumEx]

Boring company

[@Xen0gears515]

Starlink

[@masoncat1]

Elon has been bringing us all into the future we thought would already be here when we were children.

[@Cybertruck1000]

Can't imagine a better ambassador for this procedure. A really well adjusted man. Musk has so many critics. He has to do a lot of stuff that appears brutal or coarse but....he is a human that needs to move mountains for the sake of humanity as a whole. He gets a lot of praise and hate but not a lot of respect for the good he does for humanity. He does this to help people like this young man.

[@catbert7]

We can't sweep all of his worst behavior under the rug on that logic but comparing the good to the bad is not even close. Musk is almost single-handedly solving humanity's biggest problems. In that they wouldn't be getting solved without him, not in the sense that he doesn't have massive teams helping achieve it, obviously.

[@rp9674]

He doesn't have to do the crappy stuff

[@Cybertruck1000]

@@rp9674 It would be a waste of resources to have him cleaning toilets. So.... Your statement is a bit silly. Einstein didn't do crappy stuff either I'd imagine.

[@sluggo3slug]

@@catbert7which ”worst behaviour” do you mean? Him insulting some moron? Him saying true things about insane behaviour and state of the nation?

[@williamwoo866]

Yes Elon is saving the earth and this patient life. I pray that Elon can get this person the ability to walk and use his arms. Thanks Elon for who and what you do

[@JAYJAY8625]

This is what Being a Health professional is all about..Not big pharma selling promises.. Thank you Elon...

[@AbadonBIack]

Elon didn't do this though, it was a team of engineers that made it happen. He should be commended for deciding to invest in this tech, but we shouldn't fall into a cult of personality. It's important to give credit where credit is due.

[@timbob1145]

​@@AbadonBIack Of course, but without elons investment and influence this still wouldn't have happened, it's sad that's the case, but most investors and even medical companies don't want to make risky investments in untested ideas, they just wanna keep making money in tried and tested means that may or may not be in everyone else's interest. Elon deserves a LOT of credit for being so influential. If only there were more wealthy people with vision and belief in something better, they seem to be in very short supply. Yeh Elon's not the messiah, but doesn't it speak volumes about everyone else when one guy can set up several industry and/or world changing companies that all address incredibly important areas of research in the way they have and will continue to do so. Give the guy all the credit you can, it might encourage others to step up and push us forward. All credit due to the engineers, programmers and medical staff that are working on this area, it's gonna change and save lives. Crazy times coming... Let's hope we don't mess up with the AI. 😅

[@hurricaneb6243]

While I ordinarily agree, this is one of the few cases we should "glorify" Elon. Business men don't care about anything but the brand and potential earnings. If they can see interest in the Elon brand during this presentation, it could bring in more investors.

[@jovanleon7]

​@@AbadonBIack This is possible because of Elon.

[@jovanleon7]

​@@AbadonBIackso yeah, give credit where credit is due.

[@ndcapper]

Ive been a C5 quadriplegic for 24 years. This is is surely the most impactful advancement for our community. Im so excited to see where it goes. I can imagine all the sci-fi books coming true..crazy stuff 🤯

[@whitlockbr]

Thanks for putting this out there on its own. Noland speaks for himself. I feel like because I am subscribed to you that I got a chance to see this sooner than I would have. This is ground breaking!

[@mattsenkow6986]

I will soon be unable to walk as my disease progresses. Thanks for posting this Farzad!

[@JoelTGM]

I wish you well on your journey. The experience is always changing.

[@silence7359]

Wish you the best, u are gonna make it 😊

[@TheLostDude7]

It's so hard to trust what anyone says nowadays. People have been backstabbing each other past couple years

[@zinzhao8231]

Are you just looking for attention ?

[@idofx8722]

The long term effects of this chip to our nerve center and the potential rejection thereof is my primary concern regarding this chip. An exoskeleton would be cool and all, but I believe that will not happen at least to the degree most imagine. Most likely a neural bypass is the logical step for paralyzed individuals. An “exo-suit” would be little more than an aid for maintaining balance or rigidity. The issue being if the chip failed or the aid malfunctioned, minimal risk to the user is needed at least for the modern day.

[@lawbinson]

How is it possible that this isn’t on the front page of every news site?

[@2ClutchCorey]

Because that’s the media, it doesn’t fit their narrative of bashing Elon lol

[@muckaboi2351]

This is good news. Why would msm want show us anything other than things that make us 😢

[@veeloocityyy]

​@@2ClutchCoreyuntil someone dies because of his poor quality control (swept under the rug) and he is praised for something he didnt make

[@comradepeter87]

The hell are y'all talking about? It's been all over the internet, and on TV news as well. And keep Elon out of this. Celebrate the actual scientists that did it, not the ex-coder who has permeated in other facets of STEM and pretends he's an expert in all of them. Coding != all round smart. He's a businessman, and has hired actual smart people for his work. If you want to celebrate Elon for this, please go celebrate CEOs of what y'all call the "Big Pharma"s as well, since clearly they're the reason we have the miracle of modern medicine right?

[@puremustang732]

Media…

[@TheMrGingerbeards]

This is absolutely incredible. I have years experience working as a carer and thinking of how life changing this can be for those affected is just amazing. Im also wondering how immersive this could be combined with VR 😮

[@r.a.monigold9789]

speachless tears of joy thank everyone involved

[@lanzer22]

What great attitude from this guy. No wonder he was chosen.

[@John6-40]

Yes, he will be a sympathetic ambassador to get people to embrace a very dangerous future.

[@dtg69fps61]

@@John6-40 yeah, imagine giving someone an opportunity to live a half-normal life after a crucial accident that detriments their well-being and capacity to live. So dangerous buddy. Imagine the US having full control over your tech already… damn man that sure sounds weird and unlikely!

[@madidiamondhands]

My nephew has cerebral palsy, non verbal. His speech device isnt really what he needs. Im hopeful thay this will evolve to something people with Cerebral Palsy can benefit from. Thank you Elon!

[@CitricLemon92]

I’m an SLP and this excites me so much! There is so much room for improvement for AAC devices.

[@1974greymalkin]

If you go to their website, it's one of their stated goals. God bless Elon Musk.

[@SirOnPoint]

What a wonderful first patient, the possibilities are endless with this new technology. The way Noland ends this Q&A is just perfect. Find your purpose in life and grab it with two hands. Just hope the owners don't become greedy and would want this to reach as many people in need of it as possible.

[@FemaleRoleModel]

This is so amazing that you have given this young man hope. This is truly good.

[@skydivekrazy76]

My heart feels immense, WONDERFUL pain!

[@tcmccormick]

This is absolutely amazing! Congratulations to the Neuralink team and Noland for volunteering. This will be so huge for so many people. The haters are loud but small in number. Just noise to be filtered out.

[@vssprc]

I’ve got MS with the left side of my body partially paralyzed. I can appreciate this Nolan’s experience. I had stem cell therapy which brought ’back’ certain abilities I had or was slowly losing. And all it took from me was pushing through three weeks of hospital isolation (& many needle pricks). Modern technologically scientific medicine is fantastic. Well done guys. Please keep going.

[@mrawrawk]

Moved to tears! What an amazing outcome and to be able to play Civ all night haha, such an amazing feat truly. To tell the audience that he was given a purpose, and grateful to become useful again was so heartfelt. I'm so so happy for this man.

[@thestonksmarket1897]

INCREDIBLE! I’d invest in Neuralink in a heartbeat if I could!

[@StaticFreq]

Tally-ho!!! We ride! 😊

[@sudeeptaghosh]

After the overreach by judicial fraternity in Elons pay and all I don’t think Elon will ever go public with any of his ventures no more 😓😭😭😭😭 but may be as special investors we may be able to

[@andreabell5724]

You can- TSLA

[@catbert7]

Right? If only...

[@Andy_Van]

I honestly hope they don't IPO, I would fear how badly having to answer to share holders would effect the quality of their work. Companies run to make stock peice go up are eventually nosediving in quality to make number go up

[@Crowski]

This is insane. It’s not just ping pong back and forth. He’s making many decisions firing one after and other and the fact they can show that with Mario kart… so mind blowing..

[@kamikeserpentail3778]

But is it with steering assist on?

[@Crowski]

@@kamikeserpentail3778 idk... but even so he's steering, aiming, shooting shells...that's crazy..

[@ollie6133]

I'm assuming that they've tapped into his motor cortex. You wouldn't be able to just make decisions like that. It's not 'higher-level' brain control. You couldn't just believe something to happen and it happen for example. I'm assuming that you'd go to move a finger or a limb and the neural interface would 'read off' the associated cortical area and produce a signal. It's pretty cool, but it's certainly not mind reading by any stretch.

[@philj9594]

@@ollie6133 This person gets it

[@sdfsdf2205]

@@ollie6133 In normal speak for others, your brain is an electrical box sending out signals to your body to do things. NeuroLink taps into those signals and reroutes it. Which is insane don't get me wrong. Though breaking the 4th wall(your mind), has been a dream for many for decades... I really don't think in our lifetime we will be able to see it, though we will cement the building blocks for it.

[@Kednems]

He just sounds so happy, I'm really happy for him.

[@TYforKY]

you WERE (was) really happy for him. WERE. I know that happiness ain't lasting 2 months, if even 2 days. lol - obviously i'm joking - no need to take this the wrong way.

[@spacep0d]

Love this guy's gratitude and sense of humor. Glad he was the first!

[@wilburfaulk7593]

Thanks Farzad for sharing this incredible story! I am still trying to grasp what I just saw! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this life altering technology🙏

[@paulaneilson5110]

WOW!! Just wow! 👏 WHY IS THIS NOT FRONT PAGE NEWS?!?! Bloody well done to Nolan, his family and the Neuralink Team! Exciting times ahead 🤗

[@Sjguitarpnw]

Noland is such a huge inspiration - the fact I had to find out on YT is insane. Love to see him so confident and positive.

[@Trucking4Jesus]

same, this ivdeo is from 2 months ago and a i hardcore millennial youtube fanatic lmao at least we know its happening and can see whats going on with elons tech

[@anembersarc]

I always wondered when something like this would be possible and change the lives of disabled people. It's incredible that we've reached this point already. Dude was playing video games just by thinking...that's absolutely insane! Congrats to Noland and the Neurolink team.

[@HonestJunkie]

I work with stroke survivors - this is a very real & tangible, bright beacon of life changing possibility in a place, that for so long been lit by a flickering candle of "maybe one day in the future". Truly amazing and wonderful. I'm so happy for this man and those that follow.

[@djsaintremy]

So great to see they chose such an intelligent, humble, funny, and grateful human being. These are incredible times we are living through and finally an incredibly positive use for such advanced technology. Let's hope it's just as successful if not better for the next person.

[@howtoactuallyinvest]

Incredible. Can't wait for a future update where he stands up in a "one more thing" moment

[@daviddossor6711]

How Inspiring !!!!! What a awesome young man and total awesome technology that will totally change the lives of so many people in need around the world... Neuralink could not have found a more thankful or honestly humble Patient No 1..

[@TheSanien]

Amazing! And people say video games are useless. This shows how much joy it can give a person.

[@Crowski]

Who says video games are useless??? 😮

[@gregorcameron8584]

This is probably the greatest thing about the neuralink, i think it could really completely change the lives of those people who are disabled or injured in bad accidents in the best way.

[@Kevin12321]

The amazing thing? They just ran the 4 minute mile in 5 years this is going to be what the first touch screen iPod is to us now. The resiliency of this team and elon to keep this train rolling should be praised every comment section bc we know the media won’t.

[@suze6083]

This was so amazing! No idea why this showed up in my feed, but this should be on the news everywhere! How great is Nolan?! He is so much fun to listen to. What an amazing guy.

[@GZEWYNE]

This guy is the epitome of optimism. Really makes you think how special "normal" life is. His positive attitude and willingness to participate in this is what will move science further into fixing these issues! I commend him for his participation and admire his positivity!

[@tinaari88]

This is incredible and a curious look into the future, and all the people neurlink can help, Nolan sounds so excited and thrilled by the small transformation he’s looking forward to to so much more independent!

[@nonecker7479]

Its nice that this is an actual wholesome presentation not some corperate BS.

[@bikepacker9850]

What an awesome human. They picked the right person to be the first patient. Everyone involved is amazing but none of this would have happened without Elon...

[@empebee]

Yes, Nolan seems like a really great guy!

[@marcoglara2012]

Indeed. So it’s With a teary-eye and a heavy heart, I’ll switch on the permanent looping music of “never gonna give you up” directly to his brain.

[@Dsamf2]

The Elon hate is unreal. He’s human, he makes mistakes, he holds his own opinions just like the rest of us. He’s one of the few billionaires genuinely trying to improve human life and pushing our limits. He puts his money where his mouth is, even to his own disadvantage. The rest is just noise

[@BreadCatMarcus]

People put way too much on Elon for this. His funding may be beneficial, but his intellect is not what created this, its the thousands of far more intelligent research & development employees under him. Trust me, Elon is more business man than scientist.

[@Sweaty_Grandpa]

@@BreadCatMarcus and what are you? the critic of geniuses on the fucking internet? bravo. hats off to you for your great contribution to humanity.

[@daveoatway6126]

Noland is the perfect candidate for Neuralink! Intelligent, positive, humble, articulate! Elon nails it again for humanity! If there is a non-profit foundation I would donate - if for profit, I would invest! Thank you Noland!

[@inviktus1983]

What did elon do here exactly? provide money? anything else? no? ok then.

[@daveoatway6126]

Absorb comment! Why was this never done before? No one else had the vision and ability to support this technology. I have seen the implants used for Parkinsons - they are primitive with only 4 leads. Elon is saving the humainty of many disabled people!@@inviktus1983

[@Daekx]

He is an absolute legend, glad to see him happy. Hope the best is ahead of him.

[@kenreynolds1000]

I have a niece who is spastic with CP and unable to form words easily without her eye tracking software. In her lifetime, I hope she gets access to this tech. Go team! Thank you Elon.

[@delo3936]

Early days, so exciting, hopeful. The future is so bright. Thanks for all the dreamers out there. Truly amazing. Cheers

[@unemployedrocketsurgeon1124]

His attitude to the cards he has been dealt is really inspiring, he really deserves this.

[@Poenas]

This man’s attitude is everything, what a stand up dude. Perfect person to be first m

[@lllARTofWARlll]

It is really cool to see how grateful he is for the opportunity. And you can see the spirit just illuminating this man, something I'm sure he hasn't felt for awhile. Congratulations and great work to absolutely every single last person who is even slightly involved in this.

[@Tactility]

This is amazing. This will give hope to the world. I have felt such positivity for this from the first time I heard about it. Noland has such a good spirit and outlook and deserves this. I hope it continues to bring him happiness ❤

[@bipolarkeyboard]

Really happy I gave this a chance. Thanks for posting Farzad.

[@xCheddarB0b42x]

The first minute of this really caressed my soul and gave me chills. Wow.