I chose this article to read and blog on because I do not believe that the idea of computer's responding to our brain waves is possible. The article discusses two different innovations in the IT industry, SixthSense and Emotiv Systems.
The first is the idea of SixthSense, which allows the person to wield instruments to perform various computer functions with thier hands and motions. This would drastically change the working enviornment today because it would allow people to become much more efficient in thier daily operations. Also, the flexibility of this system would allow the device to be programmed specifically towards any given industry. So not only would the device be suitable for multiple industries, but the device would also have an industry with in itself for the customization of the SixthSense system.
The SixthSense is based off of movements, imagery, and the ability of the software to record and observe external factors to operate. I believe these items can be properly recorded in order to implement the SixthSense software.
The second idea of Emotiv Systems is the idea that I completely disagree with on feasibility. The SixthSense is based off of movements, imagery, and the ability of the software to record and observe external factors to operate. The primary difference is that Emotiv Systems' software is based on the individual's brain waves. The reason I disagree with this idea is that I do not believe that someone's brain waves can be measured or recorded in a statistical format on a mass market level. Frankly, the idea of a computer reading my thoughts and determining what to do is terrifying.
Overall, this was a very interesting article to read and I am optomistic for the future developments of these two pioneering companies.
I agree with you about Emotiv Systems. Computers reading brainwaves and operating machinery is too close a step to completely fusing human and machine.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you. I think that using technology to make more precise movements based on those external factors is the next logical step in innovation. But, the idea that a computer can read brain waves and then act, is actually quite terrifying. I don't know that I want knowledge and precision at work that badly.
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