Part 3/9:
Mental Privacy: The potential for decoding not just thoughts, but subconscious impulses raises profound concerns.
Identity Crisis: The ability to alter one’s mental state could lead to loss of individuality and compounded psychological issues.
Decision-Making Manipulation: Turning a being into a "puppet," as seen in studies with mice, foreshadows significant power imbalances.
Societal Division: A future splitting humans into two categories—augmented and non-augmented—could create an underclass.
Cognitive Manipulation: With nefarious practices, biased information could be piped directly into minds, potentially altering belief systems.