Brain Power
11/4/08
We’ve all heard gee-whiz stories about people controlling computers with their minds. But, until recently, I had seen little evidence of such a thing. This 60 Minutes segment turns up plenty of evidence.
It starts with a neuroscientist stricken with a terrible disease. He had been involved in brain research. Now confined to a wheelchair, he cannot talk. But using only his thoughts, he has learned to communicate through a computer. Seeing what this man can do is simply stunning.
But he’s not the only one. The show visits other laboratories, where scientists are making similar breakthroughs. It even watches a monkey operate a mechanical arm with its mind.
I think this video is stunning. It’s apparent that people who have been disabled have hope. The video is 12 minutes long. I bet you’ll watch it all the way through!
When I see these disabled people, I think, “That could be me.” So, we should be grateful for what we have. All of us should live life to the fullest. That includes getting out and voting today.
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