Optogenetics...

[JBeukema]

Brain control has always proven tricky, particularly when it comes to the brain trying to control itself. We have many indirect methods — drugs, meditation, education, travel, etc. — but people have always wanted quick and reliable control of their brain states. And what that actually means is that they want to change an area of the brain. Switching the drives and mental states we need on and off would be considerably less frustrating than the transitioning struggles nature has given us.

ENHANCED: Optogenetics | h+ Magazine

 

[Old Rocks]

Boy, can one see a bunch of unintended consequences of this technology.