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Hypothetically could people genetically engineer brains that would automatically connect up to ours- eg make all the connections necessary- way way in the future?
dreamingofouterspace said:No I mean like...
Couldn't you PHYSICALLY connect two brains together in a space that was big enough for them (Eg somebodys head) by genetically engineering people whose brains would automatically make all the PHYSICAL connections necessary when given the ability to connect up to another person's brain
dreamingofouterspace said:Hypothetically could people genetically engineer brains that would automatically connect up to ours- eg make all the connections necessary- way way in the future?
Do you have a good concept of what genetic engineering(GE) entails?Hypothetically could people genetically engineer brains that would automatically connect up to ours- eg make all the connections necessary- way way in the future?
Perhaps at the moment we don't have the technology to accomplish this, but it is conceivable that we could someday do this in vitro. I can picture two brains suspended in a semiliquid within a vessel (bowl). Neural connections between the two brains might be made using synthetic materials. The actual connections might be made utilizing http://www.nanoscience.cam.ac.uk/schools/nano/breakthroughs/medicine.htmlIt's impossible to physically connect two brains up to each other because there would be too many connections, correct? It's impossible to even connect one brain piece to another brain piece (that's separated from it) because of the amount of connections right?
Bioengineer may be a better term.* by genetically engineer, I just mean create in some way. "Genetic engineering" seemed the most appropriate term to use
dreamingofouterspace said:...if two or more identities did exist in one brain, (that was created from, say, a merging of brains) the person could possibly live in each identity. I mean, when people have multiple personalities, don't they experience life as each personality?
dreamingofouterspace said:What would the options be?
Just bioengineering and genetic engineering? (Or a combination of something like that?)
Genetic engineering of brain connections is a hypothetical process that involves altering the genetic makeup of an individual to create or modify connections between brain cells. This could potentially lead to improvements in cognitive function or the treatment of neurological disorders.
No, this process is currently only a theoretical concept and has not been successfully implemented in humans. While scientists have made significant advancements in genetic engineering, the complexity of the brain and the ethical concerns surrounding this type of manipulation make it a highly debated and controversial topic.
Some potential benefits of this process could include enhanced cognitive abilities, improved memory and learning, and the potential treatment for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. It could also potentially lead to advances in brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence.
One of the main ethical concerns is the potential for unintended consequences or harmful side effects. Altering the genetic makeup of the brain could also raise questions about identity, free will, and the potential for creating a "superior" or "master" race. Additionally, there are concerns about the unequal distribution of these technologies and their potential for misuse.
There are currently many limitations to this process, including our limited understanding of the brain and its complexities. It is also a highly complex and delicate process that could have unforeseen consequences. Additionally, there are significant ethical and societal considerations that would need to be addressed before this technology could be implemented on a larger scale.