brain implant
Embedded neural device
A brain implant is an electronic device surgically placed in or on the brain to monitor neural activity, deliver electrical stimulation, or restore lost function.
Cochlear implants restore hearing; deep brain stimulators treat Parkinson's tremors.
Newer implants aim to let paralyzed patients control computers or prosthetics through thought alone: The brain implant allowed her to move a cursor by thinking about it.
Organic-mechanical hybrid entity
- NeuralinkImplanted neural communication device
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- augmentationAct of adding more
integration · hardware · silicon · nanotechnology · enhancement · biohacking · merger · human-machine
Conductive interface point
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
- stimulationEvoking a response
- prostheticManufactured body substitute
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
cochlear · retinal · decoding · movement · communication · assistive · rehabilitation · amputation
Conductive interface point
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- transmissionSending of information
brainwave · decoding · encoding · bandwidth · wireless · telemetry · recording · stimulation
Medical field treating brain surgically
- electrodeConductive interface point
- neurostimulatorImplanted nerve-signaling device
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
tremor · seizure · biocompatible · intracranial · therapeutic · neurologist · dystonia · invasive
Mind's retention capacity
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- cognitionMental knowledge acquisition
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
intelligence · reasoning · recall · focus · concentration · comprehension · decision-making · problem-solving
Speculative technology-based literature
- singularityPoint where values explode
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- dystopiaImaginary terrible society
- utopiaImagined perfect society
cyberpunk · telepathy · Matrix · Neuromancer · superintelligence · immortality
Freedom from observation
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
identity · agency · inequality · access · regulation · safety · risk · coercion
cyborg
Organic-mechanical hybrid entity
- NeuralinkImplanted neural communication device
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- chipSmall broken-off piece
augmentation · integration · hardware · silicon · nanotechnology · enhancement · biohacking · merger · human-machine · wearable
electrode
Conductive interface point
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
- stimulationEvoking a response
- prostheticManufactured body substitute
paralysis · cochlear · retinal · decoding · movement · communication · assistive · rehabilitation · amputation · wheelchair
electrode
Conductive interface point
transmission · brainwave · decoding · encoding · bandwidth · wireless · telemetry · recording · stimulation · bidirectional
neurosurgery
Medical field treating brain surgically
- electrodeConductive interface point
- neurostimulatorImplanted nerve-signaling device
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
Parkinson's · tremor · seizure · biocompatible · intracranial · therapeutic · neurologist · dystonia · invasive · pacemaker
memory
Mind's retention capacity
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- cognitionMental knowledge acquisition
- attentionFocused mental awareness
perception · intelligence · reasoning · recall · focus · concentration · comprehension · decision-making · problem-solving · language
science-fiction
Speculative technology-based literature
- singularityPoint where values explode
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- dystopiaImaginary terrible society
utopia · cyberpunk · telepathy · Matrix · Neuromancer · superintelligence · immortality
privacy
Freedom from observation
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
surveillance · identity · agency · inequality · access · regulation · safety · risk · coercion · reversibility
- Medical Advancespenicillin, vaccine, X-ray, insulin pump, pacemaker
- medical devicespacemaker, defibrillator, AED, ventilator, CT scanner
- human-machine interfaceneural interface, neural link, user interface, haptic feedback, gesture control
- surgical advancesrobotic surgery, minimally invasive, laparoscopy, microsurgery, surgical robot
- body enhancementsbionic arm, bionic eye, bionic leg, bionic limb, prosthetic limb
- sci-fi/fantasy techholodeck, holonovel, datapad, tricorder, neural interface
brain implantwearable device
Body-worn electronic gadget
smartwatch · fitness tracker · smart glasses · VR headset · hearing aid
brain implantpacemaker
Device regulating heartbeat
cochlear implant · insulin pump · knee replacement · spinal implant · hip replacement
brain implantmedication
Therapeutic substance for illness
drug therapy · psychotherapy · cognitive behavioral therapy · natural remedy · biofeedback
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