This chapter delves into the emerging idea of human connectivity enhanced by advanced technology, particularly through brain-sensing devices. It examines the balance between autonomy and technological progress, highlighting the necessity of careful development to maintain individual agency in a digitally interconnected world.
This week, Reid veers toward science fiction, tackling big questions including: Is a single mentally-linked network in our future? Can and should humans create other sentient beings?
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