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Expert takedown of latest burst of Neuralink hype, from ever-reliable @garwboy.bsky.social.
So frustrating that media keep falling for this, especially at a time when Musk & co are in midst of vandalizing the science research infrastructure of the US, damage that will reverberate across the world. 🧪
No, Elon Musk didn't put a chip in anyone's brain, and we should not be terrified

theneuroscienceofeve...

A rapid-response post to a current article which suggests that Musk's brain-control abilities are waaaay beyond what they actually are

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#Musk #Brians #Neuralink #Science
February 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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February 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The expression "Quack" comes from The old Dutch expression kwaksalver, which translates to someone who sells salves that supposedly heal everything.

Langley-Willowbrook Conservative MLA Jody Toor is a Quack.

Great piece by the Tyee:

thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
A Conservative MLA Represented Herself as a Medical Doctor. She Isn’t | The Tyee
Medical misinformation experts say Jody Toor’s credentials don’t stand up.
thetyee.ca
January 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Here's what happens when fact and source checking is a thing of the past.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source | CBC News
X users have been subjected to a flood of ads that feature fake CBC headlines, leading to fake CBC-style articles. In the end, it’s part of an international investment scheme.
www.cbc.ca
January 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM