Against Fear and Fatigue: Stimulation of the Brain of Soldiers
Stimulation of the human brain has recently been the subject of a study by the defense agency DARPA. In the future, based on these studies, it is planned to create an instrument, the use of which will minimize the fear and fatigue of soldiers. This device, scientists believe, can be installed in the helmet of a soldier and perform functions such as stress, fatigue and pain relief.
An ultrasound machine to stimulate brain activity is planned to be installed in a helmet to adjust the functioning of the soldier’s brain right on the battlefield.
Now the method of brain stimulation finds its application in medicine. Due to the nature of the implementation, many of these techniques cannot be applied in combat conditions. For some types of stimulation it is necessary to implant electrodes into the nervous tissues, which is quite problematic on the battlefield. Electrode exposure is required when performing deep brain stimulation. More simple in terms of implementation methods (for example, magnetic stimulation) have a small radius of action, which is unacceptable for the military.
The way out of this situation is the so-called ultrasonic pulse stimulation. Feature of the method - in the absence of the need for surgical intervention. The impact on the brain occurs through the wall of the skull. In addition, neuromodulation has a sufficiently large range, while the impact is carried out on the subcortical system of the brain.
Conventionally, the device special obstacles for the development of which is no longer possible, can be called a state regulator, and after successful clinical trials, it may well be adopted. It can be said that with its introduction, the combat capability of the soldier, and therefore the entire army, will increase significantly. This effect will be due, above all, to the possibility of reducing pain without the use of specialized medications that can cause addiction. By the way, a significant part of the army of the United States is already subject to such dependence. The device will, if not get rid of, then significantly reduce various tumors, as well as solve many problems in the area of nerve tissue. Under the influence of the device will improve the mental and emotional state of the soldier. In particular, the fighter will be less susceptible to panic, his vigilance and concentration during the performance of combat missions will always be on top. With the help of the device, bad sleep and anxiety can be eliminated, which can serve as signs of severe stress and even mental disorder - modification of the fighter's psychophysical state will be as simple as computer repair.
The possibilities of such a device look just unreal. Stress relief and instant mobilization of the body after a long rest or, conversely, hard work are the most attractive features that will certainly find their use in the army. After all, it is in the ranks of the armed forces that a person always requires a balanced state and concentration. These qualities will save life in a difficult situation. However, there are already fears that in the future, using a similar device, it will be possible to create a group that poses a threat not only to the enemy, but also to the safety of the civilian population.
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