Elon Musk’s Neuralink has drawn a huge response from the public with thousands of people eagerly signing up for the opportunity, according to a Bloomberg report. Musk’s human trials for brain implant began in May and have seen an enthusiastic response from potential participants.
Interestingly enough, the concept is reminiscent of the 2015 movie “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” which involves a similar neural implant as a key plot point. In the movie, eccentric tech tycoon Richmond Valentine, played by Samuel L. Jackson, unveils a plan that involves implanting SIM cards into people’s brains. The chips come with free phone and internet access, but they have to be implanted inside the brain.
The movie, which parodies British spy films, takes a dramatic turn as the plot reveals that the chips can be used to manipulate behavior and even cause people to harm each other. Although the film came out before Neuralink was founded, it is unlikely that Musk drew inspiration from a fictional movie for his plans.
The article also addresses concerns that Neuralink faces in terms of potential accidents. Shivon Zilis, Neuralink’s director of special projects, jokingly acknowledged these concerns, suggesting that there is no room for any mishaps in the company’s endeavors.
While the similarities between Musk’s Neuralink and the plot of a movie are intriguing, it is important to note that Musk is not a proponent of controlling people’s minds or reducing the world’s population. In fact, he has openly expressed his belief in the need for a larger global population. Therefore, it’s unlikely that Musk’s intentions with Neuralink are in line with those of a fictional character.
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