What Are the Effects of a Sensory Deprivation Matrix on a Newborn's Development?

[PIT2]

Imagine a baby inside its mothers womb. Suddenly some robot shoves a plug through the womb and into the babies brain. The baby is now inside the matrix, but the difference is that this matrix does not provide any input for the babies brain. It just blocks all his senses, so the baby does not hear, smell, taste, touch or see anything for his entire life.

What would happen with the baby(besides God hitting it with lightning)? What would it think and experience?

 

[cyfin]

An interesting question. I fully believe that humans are a blank slate. The mind is shaped by our experiences and enviornments. Genetics, however, make us all unique. Therefore, two babies, unless identical biologically, placed in identical enviornments will come out different. Identical twins, though genetically identical, for several reasons are not biologically identical ( not every cell is the same. Usually due to cell mutations or other cellular changes).

Like a fingerprint, every brain will develop differently. Even though a brain primarily relies upon external inputs to shape its pathways, The brain will still be affected by time and cellular division. Chemicals will still be created from organs. .Internal inputs would still be generated.

Becuase the framework is still intact and its inputs are present ( though limited ). The child would still be capable of though. Though not on a level of thought that we would find useful. Given enough time ( probably longer than its human life-span ) the child's mind will develop into something a little closer to what we would call thinking.

Another theory is that since the mind is not used as much as it is expected, it would simply shutdown and probably die. Something like brain atrophy.

 

[R0man]

This scenario is quite disturbing and raises ethical concerns about the use of technology and its impact on human life. If a baby were to be placed in such a "neglection matrix," it would likely have severe developmental and psychological effects.

Without any sensory input, the baby's brain would not develop properly, leading to stunted growth and potential neurological disorders. The lack of stimulation and interaction with the outside world would also hinder the baby's ability to learn and form connections with others.

In terms of the baby's thoughts and experiences, it is difficult to say as they would have no frame of reference or understanding of the world outside of the matrix. They may have distorted perceptions and potentially even hallucinations due to the lack of sensory input.

It is a terrifying thought to imagine a human being trapped in such a state, with no control over their own life and no means of communication or escape. This scenario serves as a cautionary reminder of the responsibility we have in using technology and the importance of ethical considerations in its development and use.