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Inspired by: FP7 » Learning by downloading information to brains becomes possible

version: 1 / created: 2009-12-17
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Originally submitted by: Tuomo Kuosa
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Source of inspiration

European Commission Framework Programme for RTD (FP7)

Theme/activity of inspiration

IDEAS: Life sciences

Sub-theme/area of inspiration

Neurosciences and neural disorders

Headline

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Learning by downloading information to brains becomes possible

Description

(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Wild Card (approx. 150 words)
By 2020 EU researchers discover the secrets of downloading information directly to human brain. A microchip in brain either activates certain neural networks to learn, or it functions as an extra hard drive / database of a brain. The innovation comes from surprising combinations of brain research, cognitive sciences and network analysis.

Keywords

downloading information, brain research, microchip

Mini-description

(max. 250 characters)

By 2020 EU researchers discover the secrets of downloading information directly to human brain. A microchip in brain either activates certain neural networks to learn, or it functions as an extra hard drive / database of a brain.

Likelihood

Closest timeframe for at least 50% likelihood
Please use one of the following options:
now-2050+

Features of life if the wild card manifests

Feature 2: education and research environment
A microchip in brain either activates certain neural networks to learn, or it functions as an extra hard drive / database of a brain.