When thoughts control machines

Efforts to connect human brains to computers have taken big leaps forward in recent years. Melding our minds with machines could provide the biggest single upgrade to human intelligence since our species evolved. But are we ready?
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[@Blunt3021]

Just imagine ads being planted into your mind by corporations and and if you pay only a couple bucks a month you can live your life ad free.

[@askcena001]

Black mirror

[@juul1246]

In the EU that would probably be made illegal. In the USA however...

[@vksepe]

Yeah, Europe would make that illegal

[@Terrakinetic]

Like that novel Feed or that episode of Futurama.

[@miaoli3991]

where there is profit,there is a way

[@abcdefgh-rq3gq]

Next frontier. When machines control our thoughts.

[@MGTOWPsyche]

who then control other machines using people like servers

[@CarFreeSegnitz]

Feeling depressed?... bing! not anymore. Nervous, anxious?... bing! not anymore.

[@jennifercuddy5663]

They already are. AI directs you towards sites on social media.

[@gueraloca416]

"Humanity could reap huge benefits, as long as it's handled with care," that is key.

[@ahmadjunaid562]

This is surely going to be the future for humans. However, the question is, will it be fair to everyone despite the economic difference and how the society will cope with this new development.

[@user-ez9zq3ny8m]

There will be no coping. You will be like a robot.

[@harrison6082]

Were not ready for this technology. Not right now anyway. Just look at Facebook, Equifax, the NSA and the FSB.

[@The_Revolutionist]

CIA

[@davidschadeberg3786]

too bad!.. The CIA is organized crime.

[@thunder852za]

Background music is horrendous

[@mdtajulislam7721]

just wow what a informative

[@Dadniel1st]

Great video. Thanks

[@pedrozaragoza2253]

The next step is actually awareness. We need to become aware of what moves us from within. The internet is basically the same information we already know.

[@thezebraherd8275]

Cool I have been thinking about this for a while

[@zanethecaster]

In mid-1994, Gray posted a 1,000 word treatise called ‘Mind-Over-Matter Technology’ on his USENET newsgroup that set forth the theoretical parameters and framework of what constitutes MOM Technology, thus becoming the founding father that new branch of science & technology.

[@Ps5GamerUk]

A brave new world

[@jodawgsup]

you haven't read the book

[@Zaccfear]

lol this guy , read more bruh

[@davidschadeberg3786]

Noam Chomsky said technology in the near future will be "unimaginable!" ...He doesn't mince words!

[@davidschadeberg3786]

@@jodawgsup Brave New World is a children's book compared to technology we have now!

[@atulmishra932]

Singularity is coming

[@thezebraherd8275]

Atul Mishra it already came around 1800 just look at world population graph or world gdp graph

[@Azknowledgethirsty]

the secod singularity, the first one increased our means of production and populatio , this one will make us beyond human but we must hurry before AI is better than us

[@jingli7206]

This one is just fine, at least it gets humanity involved

[@openyoureyes3308]

It's funny how this report speaks of humans as being intelligent when in reality it is only 10% of humans that are actually creating New Horizons based on their intelligence

[@The_Revolutionist]

Rude Man That's exactly why we need mind upgrades as soon as possible!

[@The_Revolutionist]

NecroDanc3r Yes, until now!

[@davidschadeberg3786]

@@The_Revolutionist ...And you think those who control this technology will benevolently upgrade your mind out of the goodness of their heart??... They will need a serious upgrade in morality first!

[@RuneForumwalker]

Welcome to the Coalition, JC. I might as well start using your codename.

[@deeplearningpartnership]

Nice.

[@someonehere8280]

Every action has a reaction. We all know when the military and people in general want to use it for.

[@boxertest]

So the masses will be mind controlled,right going to pass on this one

[@davidschadeberg3786]

Right!!

[@m.hafidhmaruf9766]

"we're inside simulation which is inside simulation which is inside simulation which.."

[@ravindertalwar553]

NO TEARS NO FEARS ONLY CHEERS AND CHEERS FOR ALL NEARS AND DEARS.

[@joaodecarvalho7012]

I am not worried about being left behind by machine progress.

[@joeohler6069]

Although I'm not a fan of the digital virus vector known-as "the Internet of things," I do hope researchers release a technology that digitizes the neuron-firing involved in remembering, so that you can replay your memories on multimedia devices. (Not everyone had a camcorder or smartphone at every enjoyable moment of life, especially those unexpected moments of surrendipitous bliss.)

[@Eric345]

Who needs school. When you can just download the math program.

[@ayesh4646]

After that machine controlling thoughts?

[@andreasioannou4223]

This is desperate and frustrating. Each of us can find our own method to control our mind and develop ourselves. This is hideous

[@davidschadeberg3786]

yes, it is HIDEOUS!

[@brynwhitehead1731]

De nada.

[@importantname]

i am already left behind. We are already living in an unfair and unequal world. The arguement that machines might or could make the world unequal, giving some advantage over others - is irrelevent.

[@The_Revolutionist]

Is it The Technologist or The Economist ???

[@RPDBY]

Imagine if US defense budget for one year went to research

[@danielaaguilar4145]

When machines control minds..

[@jeronimotamayolopera4834]

THERE IS NO NEED FOR PARANOIA... WE CAN WIELD THAT POWER.

[@zilindogomes1767]

a much better video than those rubbish that the economist likes to upload

[@zilindogomes1767]

huihkjhlhlhh gigkjhkhljl,pm so what? Can't I have a preference for different types of videos coming from the same source? I am still entitled to my opinion. I don't like the way the economist approach society and economy. But this video is good. Not the best one, but watchable compared to other themes. ps- And coming to the internet to call names is unnecessary. I didnt provoke yoh nor given you motives for such

[@Lildizzle420]

i hope they can download my consciousness into a computer one day a clone would be better but ill settle more mechanical immortality

[@charlimovi4293]

Buen vídeo 👌🏼

[@ravindertalwar553]

LONG LIVE INDIAN AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.

[@universlove8052]

Then the IA will be finish to control ourselves... If the machine can decoded so it would know encoded👍

[@duerf5826]

At the end of the day, it will be the rich that reaps most of the benefits.

[@The_Revolutionist]

Duerf Everyone will be rich by then so that's not a problem.

[@ihatevatican]

Human brain computer interface Vs Artificial intelligence!

[@deepsammanna]

black mirrors!

[@ionitaa]

This is like Victorian-era people talking about steam powered robots that will replace human workers... The Economist must be staffed by high school journalists if they think this is worth reporting.

[@yipman214]

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is real people.

[@mic7able]

My brain IS connected to the Internet. That's why I still live at my parent's house.

[@davidschadeberg3786]

yes. and g5.

[@kseniiaproper2341]

I just hope it will never come true.

[@aaronwise1089]

I am all against implants it sounds evil but what about a arm band accessory like control labs is working on

[@justanotherguy4961]

This is the beginning of the end the inevitable is coming a global extinction by our own devices, this can easily fall in the category of poetic justice.

[@bigboy6191]

Where the fuck are we going?

[@UndoneOne]

Looking back through human history, "new" things don't seem to go well for most folks. Also, read a sci fi book to get imaginations of the future implied here.

[@the8henry]

Matrix. Download information into the brain and become an instant expert in any subject.

[@domenicocoviello446]

So terrorists can kill more people and better. And dictatorships will be unstoppable.

[@the8henry]

True any technology can be perverted to nefarious ends.

[@tinyman_101]

finna YUSTE

[@RPDBY]

There won't be any exams for anything

[@afanofmanga]

We need new tech now not for our minds but to keep our earth healthy

[@The_Revolutionist]

Mohammed Mss No, we want mind upgrades!

[@CarFreeSegnitz]

I expect in a decade or two NOT having a brain implant will be a serious disability, like not having arms and legs in the current world.

[@nicktheg00]

Lenard Segnitz It will probably be more than 50 years before that happens. A more conservative estimate would be on an order of 80-100 years. A more open minded one would be 30, 40 years.

[@alexanderparry8953]

Huge benefits like what? Humanity has always had the resources to ensure our own happiness, brain-computer interface just seems a way to ensure some people's perpetual misery

[@thruthewormhole]

Says who?

[@Jay-qz1nb]

to become a higher being by augmenting our brain, since human civilization is created by human intelligence. the more intelligent human become, the greater our civilization will become

[@nayandusoruth2468]

How so? For those who have access to it (hopefully made universally accessible to everyone), it gives direct access to all the knowledge of humanity, and the tools to be able to understand and use it. I do not see how it would ensure misery...

[@abcdxx1059]

Don't use it dumass

[@davidschadeberg3786]

@@thruthewormhole says alex parry!

[@tonysinclarenyc]

Or maybe it to control Humans in salvery.

[@hackthis1767]

I know how to do it

[@charlimovi4293]

Se vienen cositas 😈😈😈😈🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CarlosGonzalez-zx6mp]

Claro makina

[@lolabrigantygarcia9114]

No

[@JohnnyBeGood3322]

Great video! It is quite informative. But yikes, "enhancing humans" is definitely a misnomer. A tool enhances an activity, not the user. These neural interfaces will no more improve the individual themselves than a hammer does its wielder. Cheers

[@nougatbitz]

Well they said: can we put thoughts and behavior into hydra or mice? … we want to do it with humans too … darpa is also at the forefront … so enhancement will be sending commands to soldiers via this interface, modulation of their perception, modulation to “prevent PTSDs” … it’s a real enhancement if soldiers are enabled to simply follow commands and not having to deal with all the emotions that get in the way… and super intelligence as well as longer life spans will be therapies available to the rich first of course… it’s just certain aspects of these “benefits” normal people will receive.

[@thatboiscotty]

Just think about all the video games you will be playing without using any controllers but through the use of your thoughts..... ahhahah damnnn

[@nicktheg00]

Abdul And full immersion virtual reality with sensory input from within the nervous system with the entire simulation inside of you’re mind. It will require no head movement, motion controllers, VR headsets, glasses or any type of external devices and be near or totally indistinguishable from reality by that time. Imagine the possibilities... I’m 18 and hope I live long enough to see the advent of all this and as fast as technology is exponentially accelerating there’s a very good chance I will.

[@thatboiscotty]

nicktheg00 I hope I do too man, I’m 18 as well

[@jingli7206]

Ghost in the shell

[@davidschadeberg3786]

how so?

[@jingli7206]

@@davidschadeberg3786 It's the name of a Japanese SF movie.

[@TheGolfdaily]

I am afraid this is kind of un avoidable. It is the natural Next step of technology.

[@jjk2one]

In time only one force will survive and all others will be eliminated after they are of no more use.

[@manamiemyr]

oh i'm not worried at all. I'm sure we can manage this properly by the time we cross that bridge. as obama famously put it. YES WE CAN!

[@amitkrishnani3160]

Why don't we make chemicals to boost brain power ,fitness and health

[@shreyestandel4491]

Where there is will and plenty of money,😂😂😂 there is a way.

[@Andrew-mm5qn]

:)

[@user-bd4sl5mm5b]

welcome to the matrix

[@arvindh.varvindh8688]

This technology your follow me that medishen

[@alienkishorekumar]

No, just no.

[@deathuponusalll]

Well fuck

[@heehee3121]

um, no?????

[@davidschadeberg3786]

uh, yes!

[@bloui1033]

Thoughts already control machines. They just need to trigger finger clicks & larynx vibrations first.

[@morgangreen2526]

How bored is the human race???

[@alienkishorekumar]

Morgan Green very

[@Indiepiphany]

Morgan Green i would say it's more curiosity than boredom

Not bored, but faced with huge challenges. We live in a complex world on which we have a huge impact. Sadly our brains weren't made to handle such complexity, and so our combined decisions lead to terrible results. Time for a cognitive upgrade.

[@nicktheg00]

How palpably shortsighted are you?

[@cyrusfolami898]

Well I better get rich... because it will end up in the hands of the privileged.

[@heythere160]

Cyrus Folami That's actually one of the points that Yuval Harari makes in Homo Deus! Very interesting read on some of these questions.

[@bast0208]

I think that is only true in the early stages. However when the technology is fine tuned, the price will have dropped to a point where almost everyone can afford it. This is what append to computers and other technologies and history usually repeats itself.

[@cyrusfolami898]

Bastian Petersson I don't have that kind of faith in humanity at that level of biotechnology. And it would probably go many generations away before it gets to that point. By that time power structure would have changed exponentially keeping it in the hands of privilege. I think it would be more than a parallel to simple tech it would be a new currency. It's more the equivalent of looking at how economics works on generational wealth vs poverty.

[@bast0208]

Cyrus Folami well I disagree. How and why do you think the power structure will change? Don’t quite understand what you mean.

[@cyrusfolami898]

Bastian Petersson really you are on the Economist Channel. Economics is the study of essentially that. The reason why this is important is it's economical implications... Look at the internet and the fact that a law had to be put in place to make sure that it's open and neutral. And now net neutrality is under attack... We are already doing it.

[@matthewomalley9695]

I hope this does not happen

[@somalireader6743]

2:06 why did that shadow image looks like Kanye west

[@jimmyjames_yt]

vague information

[@cipher0006]

Brains in vats

[@amitkrishnani3160]

Why don't we make medicines to boost brain power, strength, fitness and immunity, We already have made steroids and anti Alzheimer drugs, they should be improved so as to not cause side effects, which are mostly bad

[@souravmukherjee175]

police death monkushi machine ache ok .

[@maxmudxareed1345]

just science fiction

[@davidschadeberg3786]

its worse than you think