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http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39648788

Facebook says it is working on technology to allow us to control computers directly with our brains.

It is developing “silent speech” software to allow people to type at a rate of 100 words per minute, it says.

The project, in its early stages, will require new technology to detect brainwaves without needing invasive surgery.

"We are not talking about decoding your random thoughts,” assured Facebook's Regina Dugan. "You have many thoughts, you choose to share some of them. "We’re talking about decoding those words. A silent speech interface - one with all the speed and flexibility of voice."

Ms Dugan is the company’s head of Building 8, the firm’s hardware research lab. The company said it intends to build both the hardware and software to achieve its goal, and has enlisted a team of more than 60 scientists and academics to work on the project.

On his Facebook page, Mark Zuckerberg added: "Our brains produce enough data to stream four HD movies every second.

"The problem is that the best way we have to get information out into the world - speech - can only transmit about the same amount of data as a 1980s modem.

"We're working on a system that will let you type straight from your brain about five times faster than you can type on your phone today.

"Eventually, we want to turn it into a wearable technology that can be manufactured at scale. Even a simple yes/no 'brain click' would help make things like augmented reality feel much more natural.

Ghost in the Shell becoming real, woo
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"We're making mind reading computers. But I mean it only reads the thoughts you want it to. We promise."
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I want companies actually researching invasive surgery though. Hopefully we develope the technology to be plugged-in Matrix style. But what Facebook is doing is pretty cool tool.
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DevsBro posted...

"We're making mind reading computers. But I mean it only reads the thoughts you want it to. We promise."

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Conspiracy? It's a literal paraphrasement of the article.
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DevsBro posted...

Conspiracy? It's a literal paraphrasement of the article.

I was agreeing with you via tongue-in-cheek Futurama reference.

I'll just go commit Hara Kiri to restore the honor that I have lost. :(
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AlisLandale posted...

DevsBro posted...

"We're making mind reading computers. But I mean it only reads the thoughts you want it to. We promise."

This conspiracy is brought to you by...

LightSpeed Briefs!

lol

Love Futurama.
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@COVxy

Pls explain this to me. I'm scared.
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Doing this with EEG is likely impossible. The type of technology required is simply wishful thinking. People are silly.

Edit: was typing this before I saw the mention lol.
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