In the world of technology, where science fiction tends to become reality, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has shared his caution towards one of the most revolutionary ideas: brain implants.
During an enjoyable conversation on the Morning Brew Daily podcast, Zuckerberg expressed his fascination with brain-computer interfaces, but also his reluctance to be the first to try such invasive technology. With a smile, the executive dismissed the idea of being a pioneer in this field, saying that “maybe you want to wait until that is quite mature”.
Although it never mentions any names, this can be considered a clear allusion to the Neuralink chip, the company of Elon Musk, who seems to be in a race to connect our brains directly to machines. Recently, Neuralink has managed to implant its chip in the brain of a human patient, with the promise of addressing complex disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.
Although these disorders are recognized for their complexity and are not considered “curable”, Musk is optimistic. However, experts in neuroscience maintain a healthy skepticism, suggesting that while technology may not “solve” these conditions, it has the potential to transform the lives of people with paralysis, facilitating their interaction with the world.
