Mind-machine Interfaces Are Closer than You Think

Online science and technology magazine publishes a report and resource on neural interfaces

It's the stuff of science fiction: A direct data link between computers and the human brain. And it's quickly becoming a reality.

This week's issue of Betterhumans (http://www.betterhumans.com) -- an online science and technology magazine that provides news, features and resources related to human progress -- includes a report and resource on such links, called neural interfaces.

"With more powerful computers and promising microarray technology, researchers can now grow brain cells on the surface of silicon chips and measure them in real time," reports Bruce J. Klein. "Dotted with electrodes, microarrays can interpret signals from active neuron cells, and they are helping to spur impressive advancements in neural interfaces."

Linking minds with machines is just one of the topics addressed in this week's issue of Betterhumans. Here's this week's entire lineup (all articles are available for free at http://www.betterhumans.com):

"Building a Bridge to the Brain"
Researchers are close to breakthroughs in neural interfaces, meaning we could soon mesh our minds with machines. Read this report by Bruce J. Klein to learn more.

"Neural Interfaces"
Want to learn more about NI-jacking? Read this extensive resource.

"Neuromancer, by William Gibson (1984)"
RS Konjek reviews the landmark novel that introduced cyberspace to the world and popularized neural interfaces.

"What do you think about neural interfaces?"
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"The Hazards of Transhumanist Living"
It's not easy being a Transhumanist, but somebody has to do it. Columnist George Dvorsky discusses the perils of being just slightly ahead of his time.

"The Big Letdown"
A thorough report on nanotechnology, The Big Down is required reading. But as columnist Philip Shropshire says, it completely misses the biggest threat to the future: Democratic rot.

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Urging readers to "Create the Future," Betterhumans provides news, features and resources related to human progress. Dealing with issues related to science, technology and their impact, the online magazine addresses and promotes the quest for individual, societal and species improvement. For a complete list of the topics Betterhumans covers, visit http://www.betterhumans.com/About_Us/.

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