Conversation

Elon Musk states Neuralink can address morbid obesity: Experts say it’s actually possible teslarati.com/elon-musk-neur by

@ResidentSponge

teslarati.com

Elon Musk states Neuralink can address morbid obesity: Experts say it’s actually possible

During an interview with TED’s Chris Anderson, Elon Musk remarked that his brain-machine interface startup, Neuralink, would be solving brain and spinal injuries “for probably a decade.” Musk noted...

343

1,059

7,265

Elon Musk

@elonmusk

Apr 24

Certainly physically possible. We’re working on bridging broken links between brain & body. Neuralinks in motor & sensory cortex bridging past weak/broken links in neck/spine to Neuralinks in spinal cord should theoretically be able to restore full body functionality.

1,030

1,493

14.6K

Elon Musk

@elonmusk

Apr 24

It is an electronics/mechanical/software engineering problem for the Neuralink device that is similar in complexity level to smart watches (which are not easy!), plus the surgical robot, which is comparable to state-of-the art CNC machines. No need for AI/ NN/ML quite yet.

265

572

7,134

Elon Musk

@elonmusk

Apr 24

If you’ve engineered or manufactured smart watches or phones, please join Neuralink! Your skills are directly applicable.

7,501

3,850

35.6K

Replying to

What about your religion department? Sounds like that RnD could use a little push in the right direction. Or are you waiting for AI to describe your moral dilemmas for you as well?

4:33 PM · May 6, 2022Twitter Web App