Key Points
Neuralinks first human brain chip implant can herald a revolution..
But with a chip inside humans, who will have access to data that defines what we think and who we are?..
Our imagination has long been captivated by a complex tapestry of neurons firing in intricate symphonies..
This is the tantalising promise of a tiny coin size implant embedded in the brain that translates neural activity into digital signals, and vice versa..
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