Today, we're far from Walter Freeman and his ice pick lobotomies. But there are growing concerns about a new form of brain surgery that sounds like science fiction. The surgery involves devices known as neural implants, which connect the brain directly to computers. In this interview, Lindsay talks with Chris Kenneally, a science journalist and author. The two discuss the remarkable benefits of neural implants—as well as the deep fears they're already raising.
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The Ice Pick Surgeon | A New Threat | 3
The Ice Pick Surgeon | Trial and Error | 2
The Ice Pick Surgeon | Search for a Cure | 1
Host of "Disgraceland" on the Media and Celebrity Meltdowns | 5
Lance Armstrong | Coming Clean | 4
Lance Armstrong | Moral Choices | 3
Lance Armstrong | Work Hard, Play Hard | 2
Lance Armstrong | The Boy from North Texas | 1
The Red Scare | The Power of Fear | 5
The Red Scare | McCarthy on Trial | 4
The Red Scare | Fighting an Army | 3
The Red Scare | Loyal Americans | 2
The Red Scare | Tail Gunner Joe | 1
Bernie Madoff | Never Trust a Con Artist | 4
Bernie Madoff | Collapse | 3
Bernie Madoff | The Numbers Always Rise | 2
Bernie Madoff | Sins of the Father | 1
Encore: Iran Contra | American Coups | 6
Encore: Iran Contra | The Inner Circle | 5
Encore: Iran Contra | Walsh | 4
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