Pros And Cons Of Memory Enhancing Brain Chips

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I believe that memory enhancing brain chips are a good step for humanity and that they should be further developed, since they have a therapeutic potential. But we cannot avoid that the chips will also be used for enhancement purposes, which could threaten our human nature and society as it is nowadays. I acknowledge the risks that are brought up by bioconservatives. But I don't think that it is possible to ban the chips altogether since the technology is already here, so I do urge for regulations at a state, national and international level. We should come up with clear guidelines on the production and implementation of the chips, both for therapeutic and enhancing use. It is crucial that the use of these chips is overseen by a multidisciplinary

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