The point I'm making is that _inputs_ to the brain are not automatically mind control, since there are existing inputs that are clearly not mind control. In fact, it would be really difficult to implement mind control with a NeuraLink, because you would need to tune it to do so first, and how would you do that?
Vision and hearing on the other hand have been done previously with electrodes.
> The point I'm making is that _inputs_ to the brain are not automatically mind control
That's why I said "a direct interface to the brain" is kind control.
> In fact, it would be really difficult to implement mind control with a NeuraLink, because you would need to tune it to do so first, and how would you do that?
Are you suggesting that the work that they are doing at NeuraLink is easy and not mind control? Because I think it is both hard to do and mind control. The easiest way to do it is to take advantage of people who have medical reasons that something like this could greatly improve their life (see the OP).
> Vision and hearing on the other hand have been done previously with electrodes.
I very well could be ignorant about this, but I don't believe people walk around with internet connected electrodes attached to their head. I do consider that mind control though, because it is directly controlling the mind, circumventing normal sensory inputs. It just usually is limited to a medical setting, rather than being a permanent addition to your mind, so it's far easier to rationalize.
Vision and hearing on the other hand have been done previously with electrodes.