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Elon is Ready to Put a Chip in Your Brain & YouTube Hates Ad Blockers

Nov 8, 2023
Elon Musk's Neuralink is ready to start human trials for brain implants that could turn thoughts into digital commands, but ethical concerns loom large. YouTube battles ad blockers amidst potential EU law violations. A new biography on Ray Dalio reveals intriguing insights about his hedge fund's unusual culture. Meanwhile, Ram unveils a hybrid EV truck as consumer interest shifts toward hybrid models. Lastly, explore the changing landscape of retirement destinations, with surprising contenders emerging over Florida.
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ANECDOTE

Neuralink Human Trials

  • Elon Musk's Neuralink seeks human volunteers for its first clinical trial involving brain implants.
  • The implants aim to convert thoughts into computer commands, starting with helping quadriplegics.
INSIGHT

Neuralink's Technological Advancement

  • Neuralink's brain implant technology uses thin wires (5 microns thick) to get close to neurons for better brain mapping.
  • This is a significant advancement from the current gold standard, the Utah array, which requires a larger incision and hammering silicon into the brain.
ANECDOTE

YouTube vs. Ad Blockers

  • YouTube cracks down on ad blockers, prompting users to uninstall and reinstall ad blockers to find effective ones.
  • This cat-and-mouse game between ad blockers and anti-adblock software intensifies.
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