An Upgrade to Yourself?

by **San Lumen** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:41 am

I saw the film Upgrade last night and it got me thinking. I dont want to give a lot away regarding the plot so I wont mention it here but I will create a scenario based on the film.

You are a victim of a terrible accident and rendered a quadriplegic. After a few month hospital stay a tech billionaire comes to you with a offer. They tell you "What if I told you I could give the ability to walk again ? I call it STEM its a computer chip that's going to change everything. Its a new better brain and to be clear your thoughts will still be your own." Do you accept their offer to be their test subject?

You find out later after the operation you are faster stronger and more intellectual than anyone you know. The one trade off is the computer chip talks to you. A voice only you can hear.

The chip can only take full control of actions with your permission and that control is temporary.

I think I would say yes. At that point what would I have to lose? If it didn't work than at least I could say i tried the most advanced treatment possible. Plus the idea of six million dollar man is rather cool.

What say you in NSG? Would you accept the offer?

by **Hirota** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:43 am

Given I talk to myself anyway, it might be nice to talk to someone different. Depends what the computer talks about I guess.

by **Grinning Dragon** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:44 am

San Lumen wrote:I saw the film Upgrade last night and it got me thinking. I dont want to give a lot away regarding the plot so I wont mention it here but I will create a scenario based on the film.

You are a victim of a terrible accident and rendered a quadriplegic. After a few month hospital stay a tech billionaire comes to you with a offer. They tell you "What if I told you I could give the ability to walk again ? I call it STEM its a computer chip that's going to change everything. Its a new better brain and to be clear your thoughts will still your own." Do you accept their offer to be their test subject?

You find out later you are faster stronger and more intellectual than anyone you know. The one trade off is the computer talks to you. A voice only you can hear.

I think I would say yes. At that point what would I have to lose? If it didn't work than at least I could say i tried the most advanced treatment possible. Plus the idea of six million dollar man is rather cool.

What say you in NSG? Would you accept the offer?

Yep. Besides, what's one more voice in my head, at least the voices will have someone new to talk with.

by **Arcadea** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:44 am

Sure, I'd do it as long as the computer's voice was that of Susan Sarandon.

by **Thermodolia** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:45 am

Fuck that. I ain’t gonna be some billionaires guinea pig. Also a computer that only I can hear and talk to would make me sound insane.

by **Apalacia** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:55 am

Depends on the AI.

Are we talking tactical appraisal, and loyalty like Cortana?

Or Skynet, and well...the rise of the machines.

by **Firaxin** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:12 am

Depends, do I still control my body, or does the chip control my body and you're just telling it what to do? Also depends on who the billionaire is.

by **San Lumen** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:13 am

Firaxin wrote:Depends, do I still control my body, or does the chip control my body and you're just telling it what to do? Also depends on who the billionaire is.

The chip is operating your body for you but your thoughts are your own

by **San Lumen** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:14 am

Apalacia wrote:Depends on the AI.

Are we talking tactical appraisal, and loyalty like Cortana?

Or Skynet, and well...the rise of the machines.

The computer can only have full control over you when you give it permission too and it’s only temporary

by **Firaxin** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:16 am

San Lumen wrote:
Firaxin wrote:Depends, do I still control my body, or does the chip control my body and you're just telling it what to do? Also depends on who the billionaire is.

The chip is operating your body for you but your thoughts are your own

Nope, that's how someone takes control of your body and makes you murder the important person giving a speech in front of the crowd. You get all the consequences and the guy who made the chip gets what he wanted.

by **The Blaatschapen** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:17 am

I'll talk back. I'll channel Marvin the paranoid android. Let's see who wins

by **Pope Joan** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:21 am

Harder stronger better faster?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPbNlau_Wbg

by **Grinning Dragon** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:27 am

Pope Joan wrote:Harder stronger better faster?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPbNlau_Wbg

And here I thought it was going to a link to the 6 million dollar man

by **San Lumen** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:32 am

Firaxin wrote:
San Lumen wrote:The chip is operating your body for you but your thoughts are your own

Nope, that's how someone takes control of your body and makes you murder the important person giving a speech in front of the crowd. You get all the consequences and the guy who made the chip gets what he wanted.

How do you come to that conclusion based on the parameters given?

by **Idzequitch** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:39 am

In normal circumstances? Not a chance. Not worth it.

In the given situation, assuming I can trust that Mr. Stark over there is being entirely truthful, what do I have to lose by trying it? I'll take a voice in my head over a body that doesn't function. I could name him JARVIS.

by **Firaxin** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:45 am

San Lumen wrote:
Firaxin wrote:Nope, that's how someone takes control of your body and makes you murder the important person giving a speech in front of the crowd. You get all the consequences and the guy who made the chip gets what he wanted.

How do you come to that conclusion based on the parameters given?

The chip could be programmed to perform a certain action when certain conditions are met, overriding any of your commands. Like, assassinating a president when you're supposed to be the secret service. Afterwards, there is no evidence about whether or not you commanded the chip to do it, but you will never be trusted with anything ever again.

by **Aboim** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:57 am

I believe more in something like Ghost in the Shell than it, but yes. No problem.

by **Earthbound Immortal Squad** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:03 am

Having a personal voice it could come handy in some scenarios.

by **Idzequitch** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:04 am

Earthbound immortal squad wrote:Having a personal voice it could come handy in some scenarios.

Perhaps it just tells you the cheat codes to life.

by **Germanic Tropical Islands** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:09 am

I would rather have 1 billion to upgrade my poor shit life,

by **Aboim** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:20 am

Idzequitch wrote:
Earthbound immortal squad wrote:Having a personal voice it could come handy in some scenarios.

Perhaps it just tells you the cheat codes to life.

Or it could be a bieber's clone.

by **Chan Island** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:20 am

In those specific circumstances, yes, in a heart beat. But man would I then use my newfound abilities to look for a better alternative.

by **The South Falls** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:23 am

Why not? I could do anything I want them. Good, or bad.

by **Ithreland** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:29 am

Hell no. Being a cyborg sounds awesome, but The Evil Within centers around being trapped in STEM.

by **The United Artherian Federation** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:32 am

I've always wanted something like this, so yes. It would be awesome to actually talk to someone other than my dog and myself.

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