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Subject: Metal Brains
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Date: 17 Nov 90 21:06:00 GMT
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        The idea of direct brain to computer interface is not new. If you are
curious about one view of what could happen read the manuals to the Cyberpunk
Role Playing Game. It shows a dark world where direct computer/brain interface
is a best risky, usually dangerous possibly fatal. Imagine a computer virus
designed to directly affect the Medula in the brain (Basic Life Functions).
        I know that this is fiction, but it is a possiblity. While I would
probably get an implant IF I could ever afford it, I would want massive
regulation and protection, because as in all technology, it could be real good
and real bad at the same time.

                                                Sean Chitwood.
                                                SWTSU Student.
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Disclaimer: They don't care about what I think so my thoughts are truly my own.