Tom Kirkman + 8,860 November 27, 2018 12 minutes ago, DA? said: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C Clarke. We will get there and now we know of one less material to implant in breasts. < sigh > It's already happening: Brain implants are happening — are you ready for yours? Brain implants or other types of neural links, such as Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) between the brain, the internet, and the cloud, are quickly entering the realm of science rather than science fiction. The Defense Advanced Research Agency is ready to run trials with closed-loop mood control chips linked to AI that can deliver an electrical impulse to regulate a soldier’s mood. In the private sector, Elon Musk has announced Neuralink — a neurotechnology venture that will not only focus on fighting diseases but also on augmenting humans so they can better compete with machines. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Warnick + 6,100 November 27, 2018 New news about the gene editor: Researcher, American professor behind baby gene editing claims now under investigation Rice University investigates scientist who worked with researcher on gene-editing babies Birth of world's first gene-edited babies triggers ethical outcry 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Specyoulator + 9 YT December 2, 2018 So...now...¿There will be new branch of chinese humans that will be immune to the HIV? what would be the repercussions of that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaycee + 348 jc December 2, 2018 14 hours ago, Specyoulator said: So...now...¿There will be new branch of chinese humans that will be immune to the HIV? what would be the repercussions of that? Depends what the repercussions are to the twins on changing their DNA. They may develop weakness to the common cold.for instance. Changing a receptor can cause other issues unless every know use for that receptor is known and I suggest its not just HIV. We shall find out in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Specyoulator + 9 YT December 3, 2018 ¿What if their organism makes a virus mutate into a deadly virus? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Specyoulator + 9 YT December 3, 2018 as in: A virus infects them and due to their altered immune system, the virus mutates into something really catastrophically deadly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Kirkman + 8,860 December 3, 2018 Not sure which thread to add this to. Hope you don't mind, Marina. CRISPR spies coming soon? AI bot human super spies to combat ZOMG RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA ! ! ! MI6 chief calls for new era of spying using AI and robots to combat rogue states 'The head of MI6 will on Monday highlight the urgent need for a new era of spying in which artificial intelligence and robotics are deployed to combat rogue states hellbent on “perpetual confrontation” with the UK. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Kirkman + 8,860 December 22, 2018 On 11/26/2018 at 3:29 PM, Marina Schwarz said: Let me know when to upgrade my vague worry to genuine freaking out. Thank you. CRISPR style rat that can grow a spare human ear on its back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marina Schwarz + 1,576 December 24, 2018 Aw, that looks delicious. The tinned fear not the poor rat, that is. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites