The document discusses several emerging technologies that have the potential to improve human health and capabilities. It describes brain computer interfaces that allow people to control devices with their minds, technologies like transcranial magnetic stimulation and electrical brain stimulation that can enhance cognitive functions, virtual reality therapy for treating mental illnesses, advanced prosthetics with touch capability, and exoskeletons for regaining mobility. Many of these technologies could help people with disabilities live more independently and improve lives. However, some technologies also have risks like invasiveness, cost, and potential defects. Overall the document argues that these advances will help people achieve better health and lives and contribute to a better society.

1. TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN
SAVE OUR MIND AND
BODIES
By Brett Minor

2. Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
• BCIs Link the electrical paths in our brains to
devices which can operate appliances or devices
within the household.
• Common applications: Home care for elderly,
ease of access for disabled/handicap.
• Many medical applications could see benefit from
this technology by allowing patients to access
their home as they would prior to ailment.

3. Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
Pros
• Inhibits full access to
home for handicapped
people
• Allows for more
independence from social
workers/on site nurses
• Helps enhance comfort
for patients
Cons
• If it stops working it could
prevent patient from
accessing basic needs
• If wrong command,
dangerous appliances
could be energized
• Potentially invasive brain
monitoring technology

4. Foc.Us Electrical Brain Enhancement
• Headset that pumps electrical pulses into the
brain to inhibit cognitive functions.
• Enhances memory, focus, attentiveness to detail,
alertness.
• This technology could help our society become
more mentally powerful to develop technologies
and strategies to further help our race.

5. Foc.Us Electrical Brain Enhancement
Pros
• Accelerate learning and
helps perform mental
tasks
• Enhances cognitive
function for memory recall
and faster brain
processing
• Easily perform tasks
quickly without strain
Cons
• People don’t want to be
dependant on it
• Have to wear a big
headband for the effect to
work
• Invasion of brainwaves
• Not professionally proven
to work
• Must use a cell phone or
tablet

6. NeuroStar TMS
(Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
• Similar to MRI technology but for treating the
brain for depression
• Stimulates key areas of brain to decrease
depression and produce positive brain function
• Benefits without side effects

7. NeuroStar TMS
(Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
Pros
• Provides non-invasive
therapy without the use of
prescription drugs
• Has been tested and
proven to have benefit on
patients
• Can treat all types of
depression and leave a
lifetime positive result
Cons
• Patient must have
accessibility to their
doctor for treatments
• It may cost money
depending on what
country you are in

8. Virtual Reality Therapy
• Virtual Reality allows a person to transport their
mind and body into another world to face their
fears with professional help
• VR can be used to treat PTSD from military
combat, different types of anxiety, or fear-fuelled
mental illnesses
• Help patients to live a life without always living in
fear

9. Virtual Reality Therapy
Pros
• Helps people with PTSD
from military combat
• People who suffer from
fear-born anxiety can
benefit
• Develops an environment
to overcome fear without
harmful prescription drugs
Cons
• Forces the patient to
reface their fears or
events that trigger their
illness
• Could potentially make
the illness worse when
facing fear
• Must be under highly
educated professional
guidance

10. DARPA Prosthetics
• The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has
developed a prosthetic arm that links to the user’s motor
cortex in the brain
• The arm is controlled by the mind and allows the user to
feel things like a biological arm
• This will allow amputees to experience the astounding
sensation of touch and feeling again, and start to rebuild
their life

11. DARPA Prosthetics
Pros
• Gives the freedom of
motion back to amputees
and war victims
• Gives the wearer the
priceless sense of touch
in the prosthetic limb
• Allows for a higher self
confidence of the wearer
Cons
• In early release the
technology will be
extremely expensive, and
might only be available for
veterans
• Defects could seriously
harm wearer
• Must have a surgical
implant which will add to
the total cost

12. Electronic Aspirin
• An almond size device situated behind a person’s
eye sockets and nasal passages to stop the
symptoms of chronic headaches, migraines and
cluster headaches
• The device is operated with a remote that sends
a signal to the device to send electric impulses to
the nerves that mitigate these symptoms

13. Electronic Aspirin
Pros
• Can bring sufferers of
cluster headaches,
migraines and chronic
headaches the relief they
need
• Mitigates symptoms
without harmful drugs
• Once inserted can be
used for life, if needed
• Easily removable
Cons
• The device may be
expensive
• Must undergo surgical
implant of the device,
which also adds cost
• If the device has defects
or issues, it could pose a
serious risk to the patient

14. Exo Skeleton
• This technology helps
people with mobility issues
regain the ability of full
motion
• Exo skeletons are attached
to the outside of the body
with a suit, and does the
work associated with the
movement of each limb
• Can be controlled with the
mind or movement
feedback

15. Exo Skeleton
Pros
• Gives back full motion to
those who have been
affected by ailments that
strip them of their mobility
• Allows them to have their
life again, with the
possibility of even being
stronger
• No surgery required
Cons
• Expensive depending on
the type of exoskeleton
• Can potentially be a very
bulky unit
• Sometimes doesn’t mimic
exact human motion
• Has the potential to defect
or stop working which
poses risk to the wearer

16. Conclusion
All of the technologies outlined in this presentation
contribute to helping the human race prosper and create a
better life for each other. Whether it be helping people to
regain motion and senses that they’ve missed all their lives,
or improving the cognitive functions of the brain with
electricity, these technologies truly give people a better and
more positive life. After benefitting from the technology,
these people can go on to do more great things for our
society instead of worrying about their ailments at home.
The continuation of medical advancement will contribute to
the concept of social constructivism in this way for
generations to come.

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