Brain Transplantation Hoax Web-Site

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a website claiming to offer brain transplantation services, which some participants believe to be a hoax. The conversation includes reactions to the concept of brain transplantation, comparisons to body transplants, and humorous commentary on the claims made by the website.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses skepticism about the legitimacy of the brain transplantation website, labeling it a hoax.
  • Another participant humorously suggests preferring a total body transplant over a brain transplant.
  • A participant clarifies that the website seems to offer body transplants while initially misunderstanding the terminology related to brain transplants.
  • There is a mention of the website allegedly having sample bodies available, but the method of acquisition is questioned.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the website is likely a hoax, but there is a lack of consensus on the specifics of what is being offered and the implications of the claims made.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion over the terminology used regarding brain and body transplants, indicating a need for clearer definitions. The discussion does not resolve the underlying assumptions about the feasibility or ethics of such procedures.

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Wow, this really got me once I first looked at this site, but a search on google revealed that this is just another hoax web-site!

Brain Transplantation! Give me a break!

http://216.247.9.207/ny-best.htm

Check it out and have a laugh!
 
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I'd rather keep the brain I've got and have a total BODY transplant!
 
Originally posted by Tsunami
I'd rather keep the brain I've got and have a total BODY transplant!

I believe that is what they are offering.
 
Originally posted by London Kngiths
I believe that is what they are offering.
And had I actually taken the time to view the link I would have known that! However, being in my usual hurry, I just took the words 'brain transplant' to mean having a new brain transplanted into your old body, much the way 'liver or heart transplant' means having a new liver or heart transplanted into your old body. Silly me! Next time I'll view the link! :wink:
 
You missed out. They even have sample bodies for you to take. But they can't reveal how they get them.
 

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