Transhumanism seeks to leverage science to enhance human physical traits and cognitive abilities, creating an 'augmented' human. Far from mere futurism, recent studies demonstrate that brain implants can significantly expand memory capacity. DARPA's 2014 trials on 12 volunteers yielded promising results, now validated by University of Southern California researchers. These advancements hold potential to address serious health challenges.
Twenty additional volunteers underwent surgery to implant devices directly onto memory-related brain regions. The technology delivers precise electrical pulses during memorization, effectively 'capturing' the memory. Results, presented at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in Washington on November 14, 2017, showed short-term memory improved by about 15% and working memory by 25%, as reported by Science Post. Ultimately, this could revolutionize treatment for memory disorders like Alzheimer's, which primarily affects older adults, while also accelerating learning and knowledge retention for everyone.
Could we soon achieve near-perfect recall?
