• Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    Someone paralyzed from the neck down for whom this enables the use of computers, which they before couldn’t do, probably would rather have the outdated model than none

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      Would they still want it if it became hackable and someone could do nefarious things to them which they no doubt will try?

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        4 months ago

        That’s up to the individual, I don’t think there’s universal answer to that. If it eventually makes it possible to restore a person’s sight, hearing or the ability to walk, I’m sure most would take the gamble.