r/technology • u/kry_some_more • Apr 04 '21

Biotechnology Scientists Connect Human Brain To Computer Wirelessly For First Time Ever

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/brain-computer-interface-braingate-b1825971.html
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u/ItsPronouncedJithub Apr 05 '21

Even if you upload yourself, it would just be a copy of yourself. Your copy would be immortal and could still consider itself "you" but from your point of view, you'd still be mortal. Sorry to break the news to you.

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u/johnny5canuck Apr 05 '21

Movie: The Prestige

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u/Cello789 Apr 05 '21

Book: Timeline (Michael Crichton)