Bionic 'sex chip' that stimulates pleasure centre in brain developed by scientists
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1099722/Bionic-sex-chip-stimulates-pleasure-c...
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The technology, which creates tiny shocks deep in the brain, has already been used in America to treat Parkinson's disease.
Now researchers are focusing on the orbitofrontal cortex, which is associated with feelings of pleasure caused by eating and sex.
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The chip could stimulate the orbitofrontal cortex, which is associated with the pleasure felt when eating and having sex
A research survey conducted by Morten Kringelbach, a fellow at Oxford University, found the orbitofrontal cortex could be a 'new stimulation target' to help people with anhedonia - an inability to experience pleasure from such activities.
His colleague Professor Tipu Aziz said: 'There is evidence that this chip will work.
'A few years ago a scientist implanted such a device into the brain of a woman with a low sex drive and turned her into a very sexually active woman. She didn't like the sudden change, so the wiring in her head was removed.'
But Professor Aziz said the present surgery needed to implant the wire in the brain was 'intrusive and crude' and would need about 10 years worth of development.
'When the technology is improved, we can use deep brain stimulation in many new areas. It will be more subtle, with more control over the power so you may be able to turn the chip on and off when needed.'
An electronic machine that creates sexual feelings is already being developed in America by Dr Stuart Meloy. He calls his device, which is a modified spinal cord stimulator, the Orgasmatron. The name is taken from the 1973 Woody Allen film Sleeper.
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lazarus247
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Should be better than most illicit drugs!
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lazarus247
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future_is_now
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Sweeet.
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future_is_now
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ScratchyPants
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I think I'm more impressed by the picture than by the article itself.
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ScratchyPants
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JuliusBC
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ScratchyPants:
I see what you mean. That robot does have an amazing shine. lol
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JuliusBC
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tursiops
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The future of sex is with robots there is no doubt about it!
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tursiops
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ClareW
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That is a bit too weird, I can get on board with the chip being used to treat Parkinsons etc but this is messing with things a bit too much.
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ClareW
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mindcontrol
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Attention frontal lobe you will now be upgraded to version 2.0 a.k.a., "freak-nasty". Upon implementation of your new upgrade you will experience a slight tingle, this will be a tingle like you've never felt before.
You might resist it at first but shortly after you will be transformed by the purity of a warm bliss that is unfolding within you.
This process should only take a couple of hours during which you will be comforted by the soothing sounds of Kenny G's alto saxophone.
We will just need you to sign this documentation releasing this scientific institution of all responsibility should you experience any side effects.
Side Effects Include:
1. Chronic Masturbation
2. Skin Chafing
3. Nymphomania
4. InsomniaThank you for choosing Psizer.
Peace,
~ Mind Control
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mindcontrol
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JuliusBC
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mindcontrol:
Don't forget: "Ask your doctor if this is right for you!"
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JuliusBC
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lubyatoo
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If we all had this chip installed, then we would have less need for intercourse, which would most likely reduce the population as the cost of having babies is rising. So most likely, there would be less and less couples and marriage might become extinct. So if I am right, in the society we would all become individuals that would not need to have family or eat much because of this chip.
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lubyatoo
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livejelly
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well there's robot soldiers. so are these scientists going with robots caus they can't experiment with humans?
gps systems show that relying on electronica lessens our abilities to think for ourselves.
i think there is something wrong when we need to rely on robots either they do not value humans or human traits?
Like the guy who developed a robot girlfriend? was he rejected by some girls badly that he thought he must build one or do humans want to create even artificially if they cannot build a real flesh(play god, play dr. frankenstein etc)
if there is not enough livable space for humans, where are u gonna house all these robots? have you heard of over population?
we need to solve human problems first before we spend money for robots & electronicizing human feelings.
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livejelly
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JuliusBC
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What if the man and the woman were to both have this chip, continue the old way using chip assist perhaps the outcum would bring greater pleasure for both.
Just like a car with twin turbos can seriously give you one hell of a ride.
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JuliusBC
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uponrooftops
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i prefer to feel the ups and the downs in life. i like being upset, because it makes me realize how much i appreciate being happy. so, just like that, i prefer to find pleasure without the aid of any man-made instrument or drug. it feels like you're really connecting with the person you love that way.
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uponrooftops
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andrealawera
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nice. i want it.
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andrealawera
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deeblackangel
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oh yeah
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deeblackangel
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justright
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Like all things some would use this technology safely and moderately, while some would become addicted and abuse it. It's just human nature, that how people react to most things.
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justright
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LUCKYLUCY
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BECAUSE THERE WI¨LL BE LESS AIDS.
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LUCKYLUCY
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thrashjuhnkie
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Or that classic thrash metal number by Sepultura. But, seriously what is the world coming to? Why is it that psychology's main solution to an issue is pills or now a chip to overide a tendency that neither any can prove for sure is actually the right antidote to further a human being?
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thrashjuhnkie
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Emil_G
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thrashjuhnkie:
Because i can't get a date. Bring on the sex chips!
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Emil_G
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asherp
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Kurt Vonnegut has a great story about this in "Welcome to the Monkey house."
They discover that a star emits a frequency that makes people ecstatic when it's amplified and broadcast.
Everybody forgets to drink water or eat food, and they just sit there, stimulating their brains with the radio frequency until they die.
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asherp
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Sam_the_Wizer
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Scariest thing I've ever read. I'm going to have nightmares tonight.
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Sam_the_Wizer
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foebea
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Sam_the_Wizer:
Not I.... ^_^
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foebea
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regjoeschmo
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where is the little man in the boat.... dammit hes harder to find then waldo...........
That is if you dont care to even look...........
women, yall gotta lern thems men who dont know squat about twat......
Sure it would be great to just flip a switch and orgasm (though it may get messy for some) but can it really make up for making love? (which is very different then just sex) - 3 years ago
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regjoeschmo
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extracrazykiwi2008
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Set mine to super models and pizza please.
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extracrazykiwi2008
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pjacobs51
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Sell your Viagra stock, now!
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pjacobs51
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Tayllerand
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Turn me into robot , I want to be a sex machine.
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Tayllerand
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Trypnotik
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Frank Zappa has a song about this on Joe's Garage.
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Trypnotik
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JanforGore
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I don't think I like where humanity is heading. But it sure illustrates what self absorbed creatures some humans are. And with all of the real problems this world faces, this is what is important to the future? Being able to turn on a chip to get an orgasm? How absolutely cold, robotic, selfish, and unnatural. No thanks.
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JanforGore
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ShadesOfInsanity
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JanforGore:
Oh yes, damn people for doing anything that pleases them. Everything that you do for pleasure is a waste of time and makes you self centered, obviously.
If people want it, who are you to criticize?
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ShadesOfInsanity
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JanforGore
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JanforGore:
Hey, knock yourself out. Go get your brain hooked up and become roboticized and switch it on and off until you blow up. I prefer to have the real thing that can be shared in a natural way. THAT was my point.
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JanforGore
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foebea
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JanforGore:
Yay! This is the SIXTH time today that someone has refered to 'natural' to imply untouched by human intervention.
Humans are natural. Everything a human does is natural. Unnatural is a null word except where it refers to something unexpected. Supernatural is a null word. If humans blew up the moon and invaded mars while covering the earth in blue jello, it would be 100% natural.
Sorry. I just couldnt take it anymore, had to respond.
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foebea
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Ladykilla
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Me robot, mee roobot, meee rooobot, meeee roooobot! Ummm Modelishous!
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Ladykilla
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Argon18
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Larry Niven was writing about it long before that movie came out since his story "Death by Ecstasy" was in 1968.
"It is the first of five Gil Hamilton detective stories, and provides most of the backstory for the character.
A belter, Owen Jennison, is found dead on Earth in a locked Los Angeles apartment. His death is an apparent suicide. Hamilton, a friend and former crewmate of Jennison, is called to the scene to investigate. He finds Owen with a droud (a wirehead's transformer) plugged into the back of his head. The latter apparently starved himself to death while continuously stimulating the pleasure center of his own brain.
Hamilton, refusing to believe that his friend would commit suicide or turn wirehead, suspects foul play"
It is one way to curb addictive behavior since electicity is a lot cheaper than drugs and doesn't require as much of a support and distribution system.
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Argon18
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arcticspirit
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Wow, does that mean we will not need men in 10 years?
And then men can have all the internet porn they want and we won't give a damn?But it's hard to not want to be held by strong arms and have that contact. Of course cocooning in a warm blanket is somewhat of a substitute, but not the same.
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arcticspirit
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JuliusBC
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arcticspirit:
Arcticspirit, don't forget where you came from. God took a rib out of Adam's side and created Eve.
I can see this is a bone of contention for you still. lol
I know you know I don't really believe that Adam and Eve thing.
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JuliusBC
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damnneargenius
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arcticspirit:
Stop the man-hating.
Whatever some men did to you doesn't mean all men are like that.
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damnneargenius
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hydrokat
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arcticspirit:
Arctic Spirit,You can have that right now. Just click Your heels together and say, There's no place like Home, Theres no place like Home..Spirit up Girl!. All Men aren't like that, just most. Be Blessed! and Rock on!
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hydrokat
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foebea
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arcticspirit:
You want strong arms? You MUST try the //Robo-Crusher-9000//. The ultimate in family relaxation happy time.
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foebea
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asherp
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arcticspirit:
Also, men won't need women anymore either.
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asherp
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krag2112
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The article mentions the movie Sleeper, but does anyone remember this movie from '83? There was a scene where a guy becomes addicted to "virtual sex". Seemed like total sci-fi back then.
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krag2112
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Cynic2
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It COULD help paraplegics.
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Cynic2
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damnneargenius
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Beats the hell outta meth and Viagra I guess.
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damnneargenius
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JuliusBC
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Future news headlines read:
Nude man found dead in corner with peanut butter sandwich in his mouth. Cause of death: Over eating and dehydration.
Suicide note read:
aahhh! I flipped the switch on and the damn thing got stuck! - 3 years ago
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JuliusBC
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TheJellz
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I don't care if it is "intrusive and crude surgery", sign me up to be a test subject and you can slam one of these into my brain in 20 minutes.
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TheJellz
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MavericktheMaverick
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Robot sex, robot strippers, whats next robot dicks with robotic sperm that robotically fertilize robot eggs that immediately produce robot children ready to have robot sex right after they pop out of a robot vagina????
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MavericktheMaverick
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justright
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MavericktheMaverick:
As long as their running on green energy, and watching robot porn.
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justright
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foebea
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MavericktheMaverick:
I demand that Robots of the same assumed gender be able to affect relations in this manner as well!
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foebea
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justright
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All it needs is a dimmer switch and your ready to go.
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justright
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islek
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Pretty soon no one will be able to do a damn thing by themselves. What's wrong with normal sex?
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islek
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unimatrix0
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virtual sex here we come.....
& the pic is ubercool
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unimatrix0
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hydrokat
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Hook me up Doc!
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hydrokat
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bluestranger
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Relegating sex to the level of eating a peanut butter sandwich somehow seems a dubious advancement. I think I'll take Dianne and let Woody keep the Orgasmatron.
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bluestranger
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justright
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The perfect gift for your mate...
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