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Musk referenced science fiction works like Iain Banks' "The Culture" series, which envisions individuals with neural lace implants living in digital or virtual environments, continuously uploading memories and consciousness. While speculative, these visions underscore the transformative potential of neural interfaces to redefine human experience, identity, and society.
Final Thoughts: Empowering Neurosurgeons and Humanity
Concluding the discussion, Musk expressed his belief that neural interfaces could be the most potent tool for neurosurgeons and humanity at large. They promise to vastly extend our capabilities, treat previously incurable conditions, and perhaps even prevent existential risks posed by artificial intelligence.