Brain implants requiring surgery are a bridge too far, because we all know we'll have to pay a damn subscription that will keep going up and up.
I wish Silicon Valley would just be honest with everybody.
Here in the Valley, we want all of your data. We want to put computers in your mind. We want to digitize you, which will give you superpowers in return.
Elon Musk calls them cognitive enhancements, coming soon.
He already controls my transportation, my social media, and my electricity. So, letting him into my mind is something I've already done.
Some won't go for this deal. That's okay. The Amish don't buy the modern phones either, or the modern cars. I'm not worried about that.
But we should just be honest to let everybody make up their mind, whichever way they go.