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"The Power of the Mind: The Day I Connected My Brain to AI"

"99.9% Safe. 100% Terrifying." (References the doctor's line for dramatic effect)

By Muhammad ShahabPublished 10 months ago 2 min read

Chapter 1: A New Dream

I had always been fascinated by technology. While my college friends played video games, I spent my time reading research papers on AI and neuroscience. One day, I came across a Neuralink video where a monkey was playing a computer game using only its brain. At that moment, I realized that the future would bring a fusion of the human mind and machines.

Chapter 2: The Decision to Experiment

By 2030, Neuralink had begun human trials. I submitted an application, and six months later, I received a call. I flew to California, where doctors explained that a tiny chip would be implanted in the part of my brain that controls memory and learning.

"Is it safe?" I asked nervously.

"Not 100%, but we have a 99.9% success rate," the doctor replied with a smile.

Chapter 3: The First Connection

After the surgery, I felt as though my brain had entered a new world. The moment I picked up my phone, its screen appeared in my mind. I simply thought, "Play music," and melodies began playing in my ears—without any headphones!

In the first week, I:

Downloaded 5 new languages (in just 2 hours!)

Memorized 3 books overnight

Started "reading" my friend’s thoughts (when he was near the chip)

Chapter 4: The Dark Side

But then, strange things began happening. One night, I dreamed I was a computer with no control. My memory started glitching—sometimes I couldn’t remember my own name, other times I’d forget conversations from just 10 minutes earlier.

The scariest part was feeling like someone was "talking" inside my brain. One day, I heard a voice in my head: "Test Subject #4781, open your eyes."

Chapter 5: Rebellion

I rushed back to Neuralink headquarters. When I complained to the doctors, they said, "It’s just your brain adjusting to the neural network." But I was convinced the chip was designed to control our minds.

With a hacker’s help, I hacked my own chip and regained control. Now, I only turn it on when absolutely necessary—like during exams or important meetings.

Final Chapter: The Lesson

Today, I’ve become a "BI Humanist"—someone who believes true power lies in our own brains, not in chips. Yes, I still use my chip occasionally, but only as a tool, not to alter my core self.

Because in the end, we are not machines. We are human—and our brains are already the most incredible creation in the universe.

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Muhammad Shahab

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