AI MIND INTEGRATION

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The time is nigh to grasp all conceptual understanding for mind and machine integrations. Brain-computer interface (BCI) is direct communication between a wired brain and external artificial intelligent devices, and the rise of such technologies are upon us. 

An article by Sue Halpern, ‘Mind Control & the Internet’ debates opposing arguments such as the use of these technologies having both risks and benefits of restoring human function yet can also be seen negatively as unleashing ghastly threats to humanity. 

Merging man and machine is a “product, which will be developed within the next four years [that] will eventually lead humans to be able to communicate by ‘consensual telepathy’” Elon Musk, CEO of Neuralink proclaims as he speaks of BCI. These ‘noninvasive brain scanners’ David Pogue (HowFar Away is Mind-Machine Integration? 2012, Scientific American) with no understanding for defects or health risks these devices may have on the human brain, not to mention the questions raised about ethics, privacy and credibility are still in complete early days of testing. Tom Mitchell and Marcel Just of Carnegie Mellon University told Pogue “Our Machine is our Monster”.

People of the internet, the future is here and ready to tap into the devices we were born with; our minds.

http://www.wired.co.uk/article/elon-musk-neuralink

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/2011/06/23/mind-control-and-internet/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-far-away-mind-machine-integration/

MIND MAP: BUBBL.US

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Mind mapping! Ahh, the advantages of retaining information by “mapping” the way the brain creates and affiliates connections. This technique brings clarity to the decision-making process by using word, image, rhythm, spatial awareness, colour and logic.

The importance of each idea is indicated by its centre point, ie: the main idea. Then begin the links between key concepts and their connection to each other. The brain works with those key concept structures to recall and retain new information with ease.

One great tool I’ve found to help ease the retention of information leading up to exams or researching for essays is Bubbl.us Its brainstorming and techniques for mind mapping allow for users online to create colourful mind maps that you can share with other users, students and friends. HELPFUL, if you’re a uni student, right?!

SOURCE: https://www.mindmeister.com/blog/students-guide-to-mind-mapping/