In March, Ilon Mask announced an ambitious project to merge people and cars with a neurocomputer interface called Neuralink. We have talked about this in detail. The technology will have the form of a "neural lace" inserted into the brain - from the grid of electrodes - that will supplement the human brain, add one more layer to the cortex and limbic system capable of communicating with the computer (that is, we will make cyborgs of us literally). In theory, all this will lead to the creation of an updated and improved interface, which can be used in completely different ways. For example:.

Managing computers by the power of thought.

Brains and technologies work with the same vectors: electricity and data. Neural Lace The mask will be a system that will enable them to communicate directly with each other. Philippe Alvelda, manager of Neural Engineering System Design, reports the following: "The best modern systems of neurocomputer interfaces are similar to two supercomputers that try to communicate with each other using an old modem. Imagine what will happen when we improve our tools ". Applications will range from remote operations using technology to completely intangible and voiceless computer operations. Scientists from Korea have already used NCI to control turtles.

Renewing consciousness or communicating with anyone else.

Idea The mask could simultaneously initiate brain activity and control it. This technology does not have to be a one-way communication flow, it can both send messages and create information in the brain. The high-bandwidth interface can provide wireless information transfer to the cloud, to computers or even directly to the brain of other people with a similar interface in the head. There is also the possibility of downloading content to expand your consciousness: about the same way that Neo taught kung fu in the "Matrix". Although the initial tests of improving intelligence were not particularly successful, if the brain and computer will speak the same language, computers will be able to transmit information to the brain. Currently, these technologies are used to allow paralyzed people to communicate with the world, but that their potential use is not limited to.

Bionic extremities that are indistinguishable from real.

As part of this two-way communication flow, robotic limbs can transmit "fleshy" messages when connected to existing neural structures. Instead of forcing the brain to learn to use a new part of the nervous system, the robotic limbs could easily and quickly integrate into the system. This can revolutionize prosthetic limbs for the disabled, and also encourage people to get rid of their biological hands in favor of mechanical super-extremities. Who knows?.

Emotionally competent technologies.

As computers and brains learn to speak the same language, emotions could be read as data using electrodes. Perception of technologies by a person will shift from simple awareness to full understanding. Robot assistants will be able to adapt to your emotional state, and not just respond to commands. Emotional metadata will also be embedded in photos and videos, which means you can feel the sensations of others while viewing.

Adaptable next generation games.

Games have one problem: if they go through again, they quickly get bored; People adapt, improve, they are restricted by program narratives. NCIs can improve this situation by making games responsive to what your brain feels so that they are always one step ahead and virtually limitless. Especially it will be applicable in the genre of horror stories, when the enemy appears at the time when you least expect him to meet.

Of course, these are just a few examples. One thing is for sure: the world will not be the same. The only question is, when will this happen?.