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There is a burgeoning competition among tech companies and startups to establish a direct link between our neural activity and the devices we use daily. The ultimate goal? To enable us to walk into a store, pick up a pair of headphones—be it Apple AirPods, Bose, or Beats—and have them record our brain activity. From there, these devices could allow us to switch music, send messages, or interact with apps effortlessly, just by thinking about it.
Such connectivity promises immense convenience and personalization but also raises significant questions about privacy, ethics, and the potential for mind control. As these technologies become more ingrained in everyday life, society must grapple with whether we are truly prepared for a future where thoughts can be read and possibly influenced.