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by ozten 1578 days ago
Thanks for the insights. One doesn't need a Matrix style port into the brain.

Valve and OpenBCI have working Index headsets with EEG and bio-feedback data. Reasonable use cases are fine-tuning game play based on the players stress and enjoyment of different experiences. Today you can buy widget [1] that allow you to control objects in VR (if that game has used the SDK) with your mind my focusing attention on them [2].

Cambridge Analytica used just content and click data! (to build the most accurate map of various countries voting populations and identify key cultural fissures to exploit)

[1] https://www.next-mind.com/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMXfyZc_Gvg&t=221s