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The article on which I will present my event analysis today was published by InnovationAus in
2020, which works with public policy and business innovation kinds of stuff. The article is titled,
"Elon Musk's Neuralink is an Ethics Maze."
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Let's first know what Elon Musk's Neuralink actually does.
Imagine being able to stroll into a shopping mall and get thousands of microscopically-fine
electrodes injected into your brain, all installed as easily and as effectively as LASIK eye
surgery, and all programmed to strengthen your brain with the help of a single mobile app.
Impressive, isn't it?
Neuralink is working on a brain-computer interface that feels like something directly from a sci-
fi movie! However, the company claims that they can improve our perceptions and even cure
technically impossible brain injuries! The company has been secretive since the beginning, and
there are some questions regarding the ethical point of view with this tech.
So, Neuralink's technology is impressive, but is it ethical?
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The brain-machine interface technology developed by Neuralink is truly outstanding. The
corporation has made huge strides in what is possible, thanks to Musk's now-famous paradigm of
putting together young talent from various fields to increase the pace of technological growth.
However, amid the technological potential of wireless read-write brain-machine interfaces,
businesses like Neuralink risk being so focused on what they should do that they lose sight of
what they can do.
However, I have three observations about this.
First, I am really optimistic that regulators, researchers, and developers will recognize and
navigate the major obstacles as the best of the bests are working on this.
Second, I've some concerns regarding the psychological and behavioral consequences of the
human brain. I think if people become reliant on technology before the long-term consequences
are fully understood, this could spell catastrophe.
Third, I am also concerned about the potential social implications of this tech. The long-term aim
of Neuralink is to change how our brains operate by adding a third artificial processing layer to
them, a straightforward surgery that might take just a few hours. Based on recent progress, this
goal is well within reach.
Assume that none of the above drawbacks materialize. The dilemma of who has access to the
technology and who does not remains unanswered. Are we on the brink of establishing a two-tier
system in which the wealthy can get better jobs, earn more, and have a higher standard of life
than others who are too poor or too "unworthy" in society's eyes to get their hands on the
technology?
This isn't a frivolous issue. Already, there is a socioeconomic division in society over who
benefits from emerging technology, which widens the gap between the wealthy and the
marginalized.
However, as the late Stan Lee once said, "great power brings great responsibility." At this point,
Neuralink and those in the industry must consider how to innovate safely and ethically.
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Now, I have got a question for you guys.
Till now, we are concerned only about Neuralink's use in humans. However, is it even ethical to
experiment with the chip on an animal? What do you think?