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Old 05-22-2003
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Browse the web using your brain

Georgia State University researchers have come up with a Web browser that allows people to surf just by thinking.

Previous research has shown that it is possible to move a cursor by controlling neural activity. The researchers' BrainBrowser Internet software is designed to work with the limited mouse movements neural control allows.

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Old 05-23-2003
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Imagine the unbelievable laziness that awaits us.
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Old 05-23-2003
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I'm with Rick on this one.

and.. dont we already use our brains to move our mouse?....


sheesh.. this just has no real purpose or application.. people need to do something usefull with their time. cure world hunger or somethin people!
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Old 05-23-2003
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well, no need to mention that this kind of things is very useful for disabled people, for example ...
 
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