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Message 142: BCIs
Message Log 142, 11/10/2053 - JEWL 3-1-2
Dear Transitioners,
You’ll soon start hearing the hype around brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). In my time, BCIs are used in all sorts of ways, from helping people with disabilities to enhancing our congnition.
But before you get too excited, I want to warn you about a few potential pitfalls.
First, privacy and security will be a major concern. BCIs will collect a lot of data about your thoughts and emotions, and that data is very valuable. You need to be careful about who has access to it and how it's used.
Second, BCIs will exacerbate existing inequalities. These expensive and complex technologies will initially be accessible only to the wealthy and powerful.
Third, BCIs will alter your sense of self and autonomy. What does it mean to be human if we can use BCIs to enhance our intelligence or upload our minds to computers? Many people chose this path. We call them the AUGS, and they are now controlled by ANNA.
Finally, BCIs will be weaponized. They will be used to create new forms of mind control or to enhance the capabilities of soldiers.
I know it sounds a little scary, but I want to assure you that BCIs have the potential to create a better future for humanity. You will just need to use them wisely and ethically.
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Message Log 142, 11/10/2053 - JEWL 3-1-2
Dear Transitioners,
You’ll soon start hearing the hype around brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). In my time, BCIs are used in all sorts of ways, from helping people with disabilities to enhancing our congnition.
But before you get too excited, I want to warn you about a few potential pitfalls.
First, privacy and security will be a major concern. BCIs will collect a lot of data about your thoughts and emotions, and that data is very valuable. You need to be careful about who has access to it and how it's used.
Second, BCIs will exacerbate existing inequalities. These expensive and complex technologies will initially be accessible only to the wealthy and powerful.
Third, BCIs will alter your sense of self and autonomy. What does it mean to be human if we can use BCIs to enhance our intelligence or upload our minds to computers? Many people chose this path. We call them the AUGS, and they are now controlled by ANNA.
Finally, BCIs will be weaponized. They will be used to create new forms of mind control or to enhance the capabilities of soldiers.
I know it sounds a little scary, but I want to assure you that BCIs have the potential to create a better future for humanity. You will just need to use them wisely and ethically.