What’s next after computer chips in human brains?

With reference to the article Neuralink implants brain chip in human for first time, Elon Musk says (January 30): It’s gratifying to know a groundbreaking technology that can dramatically empower disabled individuals is seeing the light of day.

Safe brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink can be life-changing. Elon Musk demonstrates that individual funders can play a big role in unlocking new technologies.

While Musk provided the indispensable capability to spark Neuralink, I believe DeSci (decentralised science) communities possessing aligned incentives could incubate similarly ambitious projects through pooled resources and “fail fast” trial-and-error learning.

At their core, both Neuralink and DeSci ecosystems share a commitment to transparency, democratisation and placing the end-user at the centre of the design process.

Increasingly, scientific advancement is driven by empowered communities and enabled by tools allowing collaboration at scale. The opportunity exists to distribute such “moonshots” beyond solitary genius.

Israel Mirsky, co-founder and director

Pharma Collective, New York

As a neurosurgeon and from my point of view, the culmination of artificial intelligence, personalised medicine and innovative therapies is transforming the landscape of neurological disorder management. In the face of challenges, continuing advancements in medical research and technology provide hope.

It is essential to promote awareness and understanding of neurological disorders. As we unravel the mysteries of the human brain, collective efforts can pave the way for improved treatments, increased quality of life, and, ultimately, the possibility of preventing these disorders altogether.

Dr Parth Lalcheta, Rajkot, India