With the advances in VR technology along with neural interfacing, it seems logical to me that a full integration neural interface system coupled with visual and audio VR (Much like the NERVE gear from Sword Art Online) isn't too far off. While shows like SAO and books (like those from Neal Stephenson) have certainly given cause for caution in their use, with proper precautions, I still think they will be developed and used in depth.
Which leads me to my main point, if these interface devices can stimulate neurotransmitter production of Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Serotonin, it could start a whole new wave of E-drugs/ Cyber drugs. Programs designed to induce an MDMA or LSD like trip accompanied by visual and audio stimulation. Controlled by the program that is monitoring your trip and ensuring a clean and enjoyable experience that could be mitigated by the system at any point.
Now this sounds like a lot of fun to me, but aside from that, as with anything that people enjoy, I imagine that some (or most) governments will want to ban E-drugs. Aside from banning the interface gear itself (which I'm sure would have more beneficial uses) what steps do you think would be taken to inhibit their use?
(I'm not particularly interested in paranoid fears of malicious programmers creating programs that cause brain damage or other negative effects, there are plenty of people who will try any drug they find and review it online, so I think there would be a sufficient database of tips and suggestions rather quickly after the first few of them hit the market.)
Submitted April 11, 2016 at 12:35PM by thexvillain http://ift.tt/1TMGjsx
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