Am I the only one who wants brain implant to stop meltdowns?

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I have heard of elon musk working on brain implant devices...and well for sure this isn't a thing yet. But like what if someone created a brain implant thing that could stop meltdowns? I mean hell I'd sign myself up because that is one of the worst parts of the autism is just freaking out uncontrollably so yeah if there was a brain implant for that I would take it? how about you? Like perhaps it could recognize when your brain is getting meltdown symptoms and stop them before it gets full-blown. I am of the opinion things like that cannot come soon enough...just imagine brain mods that help you function better, well sign me up.

I’d be careful with this sort of thing.

I’d think about the effect lobotomies had on people during the mid-20th century.

Direct messing with the brain is fraught with danger.

If I knew 100% that it was trustworthy and would work exactly as I expected then YES! That would be amazing

Shades of the "Dialatrode" in Marge Piercy's dystopian model "Woman on the Edge of Time", but in the novel it was used much more for control than for benefit, as a means to fit people into the boxes society demanded they fitted into.

We considered having my husband enroll in a study of deep brain stimulation in Alzheimer's disease. Evidently it has proven useful in Parkinson's disease (which is not synonymous with dementia, but has some overlap). The thing that deterred us is it involves implanting a metal electrode in the brain, by a skilled neurosurgeon. But then you could never have an MRI again, or you would need a separate surgery to remove the metal electrode.

The simple truth is that some lives are so challenging, that you might reasonably undertake the risk of a novel procedure. I would not discourage anyone from pursuing this type of relief, if there was some evidence of its success.

But I have not read anything yet that advocates this treatment for autism.

That would require surgery and I hate the idea of having surgery. I don't think I'd get it.

I do. But the problem is to convince all the NTs to have one in order to prevent me from melting down because of their behavior...

I'd rather find a cure against non restorative sleep, check my blood work and rid whatever digestive issues may exists...

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I'd love to have an electrode put into my brain to stop my meltdowns. My meltdowns include crying and if they could be stopped from happening, that would be wonderful. That way, I can be a joy to all in my life.

I'm a fan of the idea of transhumanism in general. I like the idea of implants that improve the functions of the brain and body and extend lifespans. But in reality it might take a lot of trial and error before the process is perfected, and Im' weary of ending up in the "error" end of that process.

The exact, optimal location of the area where the implant would be inserted would have to be known for each individual person.

Otherwise, who knows what ultimate effect this implant would have.

We just don’t know enough about the brain.

I watched a fairly long presentation by Mr Elon Musk on his newly developed Neuralink
and i would have to say that it certainly looks promising.

And to answer your question with regards as what are its projected potential uses,
yes, curing the dysfunction in neural networks is its objective across the board, including
curing the dysfunction in people with ASD.

The basic idea behind the device is that our brains work by sending tiny electrical impulses from one part of the brain to another, and a great deal of dysfunction is caused when the networks are damaged or the electrical impulses are sent to the wrong places. So the device is designed to correct the dysfunction in this, so that our brains operate as normal brains.

This device is nothing like a the lobotomy procedure that was used to intentionally damage peoples brains so that they became less bothersome.

This device, when implanted, is sewn into a part of the brain that has no nerve endings, so it is painless.
The device is also designed to be removable with an operation.

This device sounds like it has the potential to cure all sorts of major problems.
I think it is extremely exciting to be honest.

Mr Musk during the presentation explains that he wants the device to be affordable and available to anyone who wants one. He says he plans for it to eventually cost at the most a couple of thousand USD.

I would get one.

The device is also going to be designed to be upgraded periodically, as the technology advances!
Cool!! !