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homunculus:
--- Quote from: TrashMan on May 28, 2010, 10:06:13 pm ---Frankly, I don't see a lot of usefulness of tech implants.
External equipment can always do the same job.
Some minor genetic enhancement, maybe.
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except, maybe, some eyes in the back of the head.
Borsti67:
--- Quote from: homunculus on May 29, 2010, 01:30:12 am ---except, maybe, some eyes in the back of the head.
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I'm not sure if our brains could stand this kond of additional information. At least not if you're not born with these...
homunculus:
--- Quote from: Borsti67 on May 29, 2010, 09:19:34 pm ---I'm not sure if our brains could stand this kond of additional information. At least not if you're not born with these...
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i have read about an experiment where third and fourth eye were included by quickly flipping images to the two eyes.
however, the purpose was to experiment if it would increase the sense of depth, rather than make someone be able to see behind his back.
i have got the impression that brain seems to be surprisingly flexible for all kinds of sensory stuff.
Edi:
It is, in the sense that it will adapt to new circumstances. The brain is essentially a pattern recognition machine, and if a pattern changes, it takes time before the new pattern is adapted.
Borsti67:
very interesting! Do you have a link or some search terms to point me there?
Anyway, pattern recognition is not the only point. If you could see something behind you, you'd need to change the way of reaction. E.g. it would be meaningless to turn your head, which would be a normal reaction now. And you would be unable to jump there or do any other countermeasures which you have if it happens in front of you.
I'd think it would be very confusing instead of helpful...
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