Wired·5 min read·hard
Big Tech Wants to Harvest Your Thoughts
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James Crawford
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Researchers have successfully used holographic laser systems to map and manipulate specific neurons in mice, effectively implanting visual perceptions. By stimulating the visual cortex, scientists were able to control the behavior of the mice as if they were seeing external stimuli.
“He discovered by chance that the strongest stimulus is a pattern of high-contrast dark and light bars.” He held up one hand and waved his fingers back and forth. “If you imagine my fingers were bars of light surrounded by complete blackness—if I move my fingers in front of your eyes, that fires up your whole visual cortex.”
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