Daniel Meyer
English 102
Mr. Ryan Jones
04/25/2025
The Change Nerualink Can Have
In today's world, there are inventions and products people even 100 years ago never believed could be real. There are many scientists and other major inventors that are trying to improve the quality of life for the population they live in and around the world. When thinking about new inventions some make life easier for others, while some give the more fortunate the ability to enjoy their time in multiple ways. Nerualink is nothing short of these and is trying to bring both ideas into one. A new product that could shape the world as we know it, a product that can be an everyday things such as the modern phone that people can't be without. The idea of Nerualink is an exceptional idea and will bring many benefits to science and improve the quality of life of everyone.
Change, change is an inevitable occurrence that some may be able to adapt to while others struggle to accept the lives they may live. When thinking about major occurrences in someone's life, many different wild and interesting topics may come up. Adapting to change after these events happen are some of the hardest times in people's lives, let's take becoming 18 for an example. Although I don't mean the age, I mean the responsibility that comes with being an adult these are the hardest times for many, and experiments and failure is the recipe almost everyone goes through. Let's also take the advancement of Technolgy, while the newer generation being surrounded with it have figured out how to strive using it. While not all but plenty of the older generation that didn't grow up with such technological advancements struggle to adapt to even how many of the new phones work these days. While this may not be about Nerualink I believe this idea of change is exactly tied to Nerualink and bringing this topic up and exploring what change really means is important. With Nerualink being new and one of the most historical advancements to technology we have ever seen if this product is a success change is most undoubtedly inevitable. While we are on Nerualink what is it? Why will it bring so much change to the world?
Before we Inderveer into the idea of what Nerualink does for the humans itself, lets dive into what it does for the world of science. With the idea that illnesses never thought to be treated before are not able to be treated, with the hope this will fix these problems for every user. Knowing that we can solve certain areas of the brain with the chip functioning as that part of the brain, what else can we use that can replace different parts of the body? Such as mental health never were we able to bring definite solutions to mental health only by being able to minimize the health effects on a person. Exploring the idea that we can solve the world's health issues is an exciting accomplishment that although still under study can bring historical Eveolution to the field. Now that the thought of what avenues Nerualink can bring to the table, let's take a deep dive into what Nerualink truly is.
Nerualink is a Brain-computer interface, this is a chip that will be surgically implemented into the brain that allows someone to control technology with their mind, while also being able to advance health and recovery. Before we go into major detail about what Nerualink is and the effects it has, I want to explore the idea of why change may affect this advancement. As stated, before with the older generation, when the first got the internet and the technology they received was so advanced they were skeptical of what it really was. This is exactly what may happen with Nerualink. Something this advanced will leave the world wondering what it really is and if it will impact their lives in a negative way. Change, this will be the biggest change in decades and with the knowledge we have of how the world or even just the population in America reacts, this could be a major setback. With this product the idea is one day everyone will have this chip in their brain, and it will be something just like technology that everyone will use. Everyone will react differently to this major change, so how the population will really accept this product is a major question we need to ask. Now that we have disused change, what is Nerualink, what are the advancements it will bring.
First, we will indulge in one of the major aspects that gives the user access to the internet without using any part of their body other than the mind. Although not everyone technically needs this, it is a major step into the "Way of the future" and will help many people in ways we can't even imagine. Allowing people with disabilities to access the internet and make their life that although it is still wonderful, and minor setback is honestly amazing. This article from Emilly Mullin states, "No, it's very easy. I'm constantly multitasking when I'm in sessions or when I'm playing around. I'll throw on an audiobook or throw something on my TV and then play a game at the same time. It takes very little brain power." (Page 4, Neuralink's First User Is 'Constantly Multitasking' With His Brain Implant). With there already being humans with chips inside their brain we get a look inside at what he does with it and some of the daily tasks one may be able to do with such a device. As he states, whatever he is feeling from an audiobook to tv or video games he can switch through all these with his mind with little to almost no brain power. I honestly just believe this is amazing, sense before this man rarely did anything other than lay in bed this gives his days so much more excitement and meaning. While controlling your brain with the internet is impressive there are many different discoveries they are trying to create with this brain chip.
Doctors and scientists all around the world experiment every day to bring advancements into the world of health. This brain chip, although all the studies are not 100 percent true in some cases, if they continue to bring advancements can bring health to an entirely different spectrum. When thinking about how health affects the population you may think of the common cold or a broken bone. What if we can easily fix major brain issues, even being able to allow blind people to see again. This article from ci states, "Potential to help the blind see again bypassing damaged optical nerves." (page 1, Pratik RanJan). If they can make the scientific discoveries needed and are able to bypass these damaged optical nerves this would be a breakthrough that we may have never thought to be possible. Allowing more simple but serious problems such as depression and anxiety to be majorly helped and worked on to improve the lives of the people we care about. These are just a few examples of the length that Elon Musk and the scientists working for him are trying to go to improve the quality of life. Although these are some major advantages of what Nerualink can offer, what are some of the disadvantages?
Although many may believe Nerualink is an amazing technological advantage many may respectfully disagree with this product. With the product being such a new and a product that most of the population has little to zero idea what it is there are many mysteries that can't be answered. One major question someone may ask is, what are the health defects that a product may bring to the brain or overall body? By prioritizing the brain in this question many may believe that with the chip being implemented into the brain and having surgery that involves the brain, one may assume the brain will have the biggest changes and effects. This article from sciencealert states, "This would be elective surgery on (presumably) healthy people for non-medical purposes. Right there, we're in a completely different ball park, both legally and ethically." (Page 2, Chritopher Markou). Explaining this product in the future stages wants to be implemented in all people healthy or with major or minor disabilities. This is a major red flag sense as stated before without the knowledge of what it could lead the brain to become is quite a scary topic to think about. Although this is a valuable argument the idea that this is being forced on to people is quite overstretched.
With any new product, testing must be done to test the effectiveness of the product, and the health concerns such product can leave. This product is still in the beginner stages of people that are able to be tested with Nerualink. Although the health of the clients is always on their mind, they have signed up to be experimented on and are overall happy with the product they are being presented with. This article from wired states, "It's just made me more independent, and that helps not only me but everyone around me. It makes me feel less helpless and less of a burden. I love the fact that the people around me don't have to wait on me so much." (Page 5, Emily Mullin). The first man experimented on with this product shows positivity and explains he loves the product Nerualink provides. While he loves the product and now being allowed to do things on his own and allows his life to be branched out into new aspects never imagined. He is being watched to make sure he is always healthy and allowing them to get results to see if the product is healthy for the rest of the population. Nerualink is taking the right steps to prove their product is healthy for the average person, nothing is the beginning stages is ready for use to the average person. One example of this can be related to is the flu shot. Before being given to the entire population many experiments and tests were done to make sure it's safe, they also still make improvements to the flu shot every day! Although this is one concern what is another concern one may have with Nerualink?
A couple of rising questions that have become known is if Nerualink is taking the right steps to ensure that the animals and humans are being experimented with care. This, although trying to improve the life of the patient can be a stressful and very scary environment to be in. Ensuring the safety and mental health of every patient no matter animal or human, should be a number one priority at all times. This article from NBC states, ". Activist groups and internal staff complaints have alleged that Neuralink mistreated some of the animals used in experiments." (Page 1, NBC news). Staff complaining about the safety and mistreating of multiple animals used in experiments in major red flags should raise concern. Investigation was done into this, and the accusation still floats out there with the people knowing many companies play "dirty" when it comes to topics such as this. Mental health is under looked and always should be a cause for concern when it comes to anyone, not having 100 percent clarity that the company is taking the right steps leaves everyone concerned. Although this accusation is cause for concern there is plenty of evidence to show this shouldn't be a cause for concern.
A process is done when it comes to showing credibility and approving products for the right to be studies on humans and animals. As stated, before an investigation was done concerning the fact that the conditions of the animals aren't right, and abuse was upheld. A federal investigation was carried out into these statements and they discoved this to be false, stating they found no evidence of anything related to this mistreatment of the animals they are experimenting with. After this when trying to be improved for human testing a few years later, another investigation was done, and they were again improved for human testing. Even allowing people with severe paralysis to be approved for testing is a major step for them and takes major trust and consideration when being approved for something this important. Although some questions still will be brought up, being investigated twice and then being approved for brain surgery shows the trustworthiness and reliability that comes with this product. Many need to open their mind to the change the world is going through, not being so narrow-minded and scared of products such as this.
Coming back to change why is change important when discussing a topic such as this. As stated, before change will always be tough for people to open to not allowing them to accept the amazing discover being brought to them. Explained before as well, Brain surgery is a major part of Nerualink and thinking you or a loved one day may have to experience this and honestly risk their health and lives is always a scary thought. Not accepting that this is safe, thinking something will go wrong and health concerns affecting their life will follow brain surgery. Although this is a valid concern, countless tests and experiments are being done to ensure quality of life and health are the most upright priority. While tests are being done blogs and news articles are being done to show the amazing accomplishments that are being done. Nerualink is not asking the average person to get this surgery done, they are just exploring the fact that change is coming and if the average person will open their mind to it. Major changes to technology such as this haven't happened in years, so backlash is always expected when it comes to this. That is why change is a major concern that needs to be brought up when it comes to this product, being forced to do something will always not sit right with someone. Instead allowing change to happen and accepting the world is evolving with new technology many never even dreamed to be true is way more effective. Change is always inevitable. Instead of sitting back and doing nothing, why should one explore Nerualink and what may the benefits be of it.
As many believe practice makes perfect, and although we aren't the ones implementing the brain chip into someone's brain, we may have a relative or personally have the brain chip implemented in us. This technology may take decades to be introduced to the public but with the speed the science team at Nerualink is making improvements we can see a wave of advertainments of Nerualink soon. This product is brand new to everyone, having background information on what the product is and what it is capable of is needed. There are multiple articles, multiple false articles that have no evidence that are trying to persuade the image of what Nerualink is. Having a true understanding on something convivial such as this will help build a base and understanding of what to expect out of it. Although unfortunate, so people are born with defects or suffer major accidents that sadly can't be avoided. Would you want your kid or your mom to go through this without any knowledge at all? That is something we should all think about even if we are a fan of the product and it could end up saving lives. After this explanation what have we learned about Nerualink.
After exploring the facts of Nerualink we can see why the benefits of Nerulink are astonishing and can change the world as we know it. Everyone knows how scary even the littlest things can be to many people to a major topic such as this is anxiety filled. Taking a step back and understanding Nerualink will do wonders for everyone, as we did in this short essay. Minor research into this event left me skeptical about the product left at hand, wondering if this product is even safe and if more concern should be brought up. After looking more into the facts of this product and seeing how it's affecting the people that have the product you can't help but feel happy for them. Having a little hope goes a long way and the evidence explains this product will be something amazing in the coming years. The world is changing and most of us can only sit back and watch. Are you going to allow yourself to dwell in the past and not accept the facts shown?
Work cited
1.Neuralink's First User Is 'Constantly Multitasking' With His Brain Implant | WIRED
2.Experts Have Revealed The Potential Dangers of Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Interface : ScienceAlert
3.Elon Musk's Neuralink has put in its first human brain implant : NPR
4.Implant by Elon Musk's Neuralink suffers setback after threads retract from patient's brain
Evidence
English 102
Mr. Ryan Jones
04/25/2025
The Change Nerualink Can Have
In today's world, there are inventions and products people even 100 years ago never believed could be real. There are many scientists and other major inventors that are trying to improve the quality of life for the population they live in and around the world. When thinking about new inventions some make life easier for others, while some give the more fortunate the ability to enjoy their time in multiple ways. Nerualink is nothing short of these and is trying to bring both ideas into one. A new product that could shape the world as we know it, a product that can be an everyday things such as the modern phone that people can't be without. The idea of Nerualink is an exceptional idea and will bring many benefits to science and improve the quality of life of everyone.
Change, change is an inevitable occurrence that some may be able to adapt to while others struggle to accept the lives they may live. When thinking about major occurrences in someone's life, many different wild and interesting topics may come up. Adapting to change after these events happen are some of the hardest times in people's lives, let's take becoming 18 for an example. Although I don't mean the age, I mean the responsibility that comes with being an adult these are the hardest times for many, and experiments and failure is the recipe almost everyone goes through. Let's also take the advancement of Technolgy, while the newer generation being surrounded with it have figured out how to strive using it. While not all but plenty of the older generation that didn't grow up with such technological advancements struggle to adapt to even how many of the new phones work these days. While this may not be about Nerualink I believe this idea of change is exactly tied to Nerualink and bringing this topic up and exploring what change really means is important. With Nerualink being new and one of the most historical advancements to technology we have ever seen if this product is a success change is most undoubtedly inevitable. While we are on Nerualink what is it? Why will it bring so much change to the world?
Before we Inderveer into the idea of what Nerualink does for the humans itself, lets dive into what it does for the world of science. With the idea that illnesses never thought to be treated before are not able to be treated, with the hope this will fix these problems for every user. Knowing that we can solve certain areas of the brain with the chip functioning as that part of the brain, what else can we use that can replace different parts of the body? Such as mental health never were we able to bring definite solutions to mental health only by being able to minimize the health effects on a person. Exploring the idea that we can solve the world's health issues is an exciting accomplishment that although still under study can bring historical Eveolution to the field. Now that the thought of what avenues Nerualink can bring to the table, let's take a deep dive into what Nerualink truly is.
Nerualink is a Brain-computer interface, this is a chip that will be surgically implemented into the brain that allows someone to control technology with their mind, while also being able to advance health and recovery. Before we go into major detail about what Nerualink is and the effects it has, I want to explore the idea of why change may affect this advancement. As stated, before with the older generation, when the first got the internet and the technology they received was so advanced they were skeptical of what it really was. This is exactly what may happen with Nerualink. Something this advanced will leave the world wondering what it really is and if it will impact their lives in a negative way. Change, this will be the biggest change in decades and with the knowledge we have of how the world or even just the population in America reacts, this could be a major setback. With this product the idea is one day everyone will have this chip in their brain, and it will be something just like technology that everyone will use. Everyone will react differently to this major change, so how the population will really accept this product is a major question we need to ask. Now that we have disused change, what is Nerualink, what are the advancements it will bring.
First, we will indulge in one of the major aspects that gives the user access to the internet without using any part of their body other than the mind. Although not everyone technically needs this, it is a major step into the "Way of the future" and will help many people in ways we can't even imagine. Allowing people with disabilities to access the internet and make their life that although it is still wonderful, and minor setback is honestly amazing. This article from Emilly Mullin states, "No, it's very easy. I'm constantly multitasking when I'm in sessions or when I'm playing around. I'll throw on an audiobook or throw something on my TV and then play a game at the same time. It takes very little brain power." (Page 4, Neuralink's First User Is 'Constantly Multitasking' With His Brain Implant). With there already being humans with chips inside their brain we get a look inside at what he does with it and some of the daily tasks one may be able to do with such a device. As he states, whatever he is feeling from an audiobook to tv or video games he can switch through all these with his mind with little to almost no brain power. I honestly just believe this is amazing, sense before this man rarely did anything other than lay in bed this gives his days so much more excitement and meaning. While controlling your brain with the internet is impressive there are many different discoveries they are trying to create with this brain chip.
Doctors and scientists all around the world experiment every day to bring advancements into the world of health. This brain chip, although all the studies are not 100 percent true in some cases, if they continue to bring advancements can bring health to an entirely different spectrum. When thinking about how health affects the population you may think of the common cold or a broken bone. What if we can easily fix major brain issues, even being able to allow blind people to see again. This article from ci states, "Potential to help the blind see again bypassing damaged optical nerves." (page 1, Pratik RanJan). If they can make the scientific discoveries needed and are able to bypass these damaged optical nerves this would be a breakthrough that we may have never thought to be possible. Allowing more simple but serious problems such as depression and anxiety to be majorly helped and worked on to improve the lives of the people we care about. These are just a few examples of the length that Elon Musk and the scientists working for him are trying to go to improve the quality of life. Although these are some major advantages of what Nerualink can offer, what are some of the disadvantages?
Although many may believe Nerualink is an amazing technological advantage many may respectfully disagree with this product. With the product being such a new and a product that most of the population has little to zero idea what it is there are many mysteries that can't be answered. One major question someone may ask is, what are the health defects that a product may bring to the brain or overall body? By prioritizing the brain in this question many may believe that with the chip being implemented into the brain and having surgery that involves the brain, one may assume the brain will have the biggest changes and effects. This article from sciencealert states, "This would be elective surgery on (presumably) healthy people for non-medical purposes. Right there, we're in a completely different ball park, both legally and ethically." (Page 2, Chritopher Markou). Explaining this product in the future stages wants to be implemented in all people healthy or with major or minor disabilities. This is a major red flag sense as stated before without the knowledge of what it could lead the brain to become is quite a scary topic to think about. Although this is a valuable argument the idea that this is being forced on to people is quite overstretched.
With any new product, testing must be done to test the effectiveness of the product, and the health concerns such product can leave. This product is still in the beginner stages of people that are able to be tested with Nerualink. Although the health of the clients is always on their mind, they have signed up to be experimented on and are overall happy with the product they are being presented with. This article from wired states, "It's just made me more independent, and that helps not only me but everyone around me. It makes me feel less helpless and less of a burden. I love the fact that the people around me don't have to wait on me so much." (Page 5, Emily Mullin). The first man experimented on with this product shows positivity and explains he loves the product Nerualink provides. While he loves the product and now being allowed to do things on his own and allows his life to be branched out into new aspects never imagined. He is being watched to make sure he is always healthy and allowing them to get results to see if the product is healthy for the rest of the population. Nerualink is taking the right steps to prove their product is healthy for the average person, nothing is the beginning stages is ready for use to the average person. One example of this can be related to is the flu shot. Before being given to the entire population many experiments and tests were done to make sure it's safe, they also still make improvements to the flu shot every day! Although this is one concern what is another concern one may have with Nerualink?
A couple of rising questions that have become known is if Nerualink is taking the right steps to ensure that the animals and humans are being experimented with care. This, although trying to improve the life of the patient can be a stressful and very scary environment to be in. Ensuring the safety and mental health of every patient no matter animal or human, should be a number one priority at all times. This article from NBC states, ". Activist groups and internal staff complaints have alleged that Neuralink mistreated some of the animals used in experiments." (Page 1, NBC news). Staff complaining about the safety and mistreating of multiple animals used in experiments in major red flags should raise concern. Investigation was done into this, and the accusation still floats out there with the people knowing many companies play "dirty" when it comes to topics such as this. Mental health is under looked and always should be a cause for concern when it comes to anyone, not having 100 percent clarity that the company is taking the right steps leaves everyone concerned. Although this accusation is cause for concern there is plenty of evidence to show this shouldn't be a cause for concern.
A process is done when it comes to showing credibility and approving products for the right to be studies on humans and animals. As stated, before an investigation was done concerning the fact that the conditions of the animals aren't right, and abuse was upheld. A federal investigation was carried out into these statements and they discoved this to be false, stating they found no evidence of anything related to this mistreatment of the animals they are experimenting with. After this when trying to be improved for human testing a few years later, another investigation was done, and they were again improved for human testing. Even allowing people with severe paralysis to be approved for testing is a major step for them and takes major trust and consideration when being approved for something this important. Although some questions still will be brought up, being investigated twice and then being approved for brain surgery shows the trustworthiness and reliability that comes with this product. Many need to open their mind to the change the world is going through, not being so narrow-minded and scared of products such as this.
Coming back to change why is change important when discussing a topic such as this. As stated, before change will always be tough for people to open to not allowing them to accept the amazing discover being brought to them. Explained before as well, Brain surgery is a major part of Nerualink and thinking you or a loved one day may have to experience this and honestly risk their health and lives is always a scary thought. Not accepting that this is safe, thinking something will go wrong and health concerns affecting their life will follow brain surgery. Although this is a valid concern, countless tests and experiments are being done to ensure quality of life and health are the most upright priority. While tests are being done blogs and news articles are being done to show the amazing accomplishments that are being done. Nerualink is not asking the average person to get this surgery done, they are just exploring the fact that change is coming and if the average person will open their mind to it. Major changes to technology such as this haven't happened in years, so backlash is always expected when it comes to this. That is why change is a major concern that needs to be brought up when it comes to this product, being forced to do something will always not sit right with someone. Instead allowing change to happen and accepting the world is evolving with new technology many never even dreamed to be true is way more effective. Change is always inevitable. Instead of sitting back and doing nothing, why should one explore Nerualink and what may the benefits be of it.
As many believe practice makes perfect, and although we aren't the ones implementing the brain chip into someone's brain, we may have a relative or personally have the brain chip implemented in us. This technology may take decades to be introduced to the public but with the speed the science team at Nerualink is making improvements we can see a wave of advertainments of Nerualink soon. This product is brand new to everyone, having background information on what the product is and what it is capable of is needed. There are multiple articles, multiple false articles that have no evidence that are trying to persuade the image of what Nerualink is. Having a true understanding on something convivial such as this will help build a base and understanding of what to expect out of it. Although unfortunate, so people are born with defects or suffer major accidents that sadly can't be avoided. Would you want your kid or your mom to go through this without any knowledge at all? That is something we should all think about even if we are a fan of the product and it could end up saving lives. After this explanation what have we learned about Nerualink.
After exploring the facts of Nerualink we can see why the benefits of Nerulink are astonishing and can change the world as we know it. Everyone knows how scary even the littlest things can be to many people to a major topic such as this is anxiety filled. Taking a step back and understanding Nerualink will do wonders for everyone, as we did in this short essay. Minor research into this event left me skeptical about the product left at hand, wondering if this product is even safe and if more concern should be brought up. After looking more into the facts of this product and seeing how it's affecting the people that have the product you can't help but feel happy for them. Having a little hope goes a long way and the evidence explains this product will be something amazing in the coming years. The world is changing and most of us can only sit back and watch. Are you going to allow yourself to dwell in the past and not accept the facts shown?
Work cited
1.Neuralink's First User Is 'Constantly Multitasking' With His Brain Implant | WIRED
2.Experts Have Revealed The Potential Dangers of Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Interface : ScienceAlert
3.Elon Musk's Neuralink has put in its first human brain implant : NPR
4.Implant by Elon Musk's Neuralink suffers setback after threads retract from patient's brain
Evidence
