If morality can be ensured by a neural implant, would you consider it?

[Mayne]

So a chip to make people not be assholes? Sounds good to me.

 

[Gibsons]

As others have pointed out:

 

[Captante]

Whose morality would be inserted?

This is the essence of the problem.

where is the OP is a raging moron option?

Sadly missing from this poll. *(and ftfy!)

 

[sandorski]

Only for the most Amoral criminals would something like this should be used. Say a Charles Manson, for eg.

 

[smackababy]

A device like that should only be mandatory for people who are in a position of power over others. For example, politicians, managers, supervisors, investors, etc. So, it will never happen.

No. A device that simply removes everything besides basic logic (emotion, agenda, personal or other gain) would be what people in power should have. A computer that simply attempts to solve problems in the way that will do the greater good would be the best thing for political power.

 

[Jeff7]

Here's another vote for that being a terrible idea. On the other hand I'd sign up for a hivemind, as long as a majority of the people I'm joining aren't idiots.

Does ATOT count?


All of us...in your head...all the time. No escape. Don't be afraid. We won't hurt you. Join us.

 

[BoberFett]

 

[Ruptga]

Does ATOT count?


All of us...in your head...all the time. No escape. Don't be afraid. We won't hurt you. Join us.

um...

 

[IronWing]

No. A device that simply removes everything besides basic logic (emotion, agenda, personal or other gain) would be what people in power should have. A computer that simply attempts to solve problems in the way that will do the greater good would be the best thing for political power.

I can build a logical case for the eating of babies to serve the greater good.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Serious question. Will these implants have any effect on depression, social anxiety, compulsive and addictive behavior, etc.?

 

[smackababy]

I can build a logical case for the eating of babies to serve the greater good.

And when food gets scarce, is it a bad idea? The only reason we don't do things like eat old people is some misguided sense of "morality".

 

[Gibsons]

Serious question. Will these implants have any effect on depression, social anxiety, compulsive and addictive behavior, etc.?

That's in 2.0.

2.1 will fix the "manic" bug on the anti-depression app.

2.2 will fix the "never do the same thing twice" bug for the addiction app.