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How a ‘Brain Pacemaker’ Can Help Treat Depression (www.sixthtone.com)

submitted 2 years ago by webdoodle@lemmy.ml to c/cyberpunk@lemmy.ml

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Implanted device allows man to control his emotions with the click of his smartphone.

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[–] webdoodle@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

I'm sure it would never be abused by tyrannical governments, fascist billionaires, or weapons manufacturers. /s

If they can block suicide ideation with such a device, they certainly can stimulate it, and cause mass suicide. Or on the other hand, they could drive users into a deep depression and turn them into suicide bombers.

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