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bpavuktoday at 12:26 PM1 replyview on HN

> I said an interface, not a full blown computer.

does it matter? the moment my brain becomes a computer's peripheral (input and output alike), said computer can read from my brain and infer things I don't want it to infer.

> The idea would be to have a standard protocol so you can control the computer of your choice

good luck doing that without a regulatory push that's tenfold stronger than DMA. we are lucky to not have vendor-locked keyboards and mice.

> I think it is interesting in a way that it could allow deaf, mute and blind people to communicate more easily

...with the same research that has a HUGE potential for law enforcement/employer/adtech corp/Palantir/whoever to forcefully crack my brain open for them? no thanks I'd rather put `contentDescription` and `alt` properties of UI components as well as test the deaf/mute/blind experience rigorously than face BCI

> But I don't see how we can avoid this kind of technology to take over at some point.

so let's delay it for as long as we physically can!


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prmoustachetoday at 1:19 PM

I am not saying I want that, I am saying it will come sooner or later, and will probably be ready before everyone use vision pro or its alternatives.