South Korean Scientists Develop First Remote Device to Control Human Minds

Researchers in South Korea have developed a groundbreaking device capable of remote, large-scale mind control, and they aim to utilize this technology for non-invasive medical procedures.

This innovative hardware was created by scientists at Korea’s Institute for Basic Science (IBS). The device uses magnetic fields to manipulate human brain activity from a distance.

To test the technology, researchers induced ‘maternal’ behaviors in female mice. They also exposed lab mice to magnetic fields designed to suppress appetite, resulting in a 10 percent reduction in body weight.

“This is the world’s first technology that allows for the free control of specific brain regions using magnetic fields,” said the lead professor of chemistry and nanomedicine who oversaw the testing.

 

Applications of the New Hardware

Dr. Cheon Jinwoo, director of South Korea’s IBS Center for Nanomedicine, outlined plans to apply this hardware in various healthcare fields.

“We anticipate it will be widely used in research to understand brain functions, develop sophisticated artificial neural networks, create two-way brain-computer interface technologies, and find new treatments for neurological disorders,” said Dr. Cheon.

While the idea of remote mind control may seem like science fiction, health experts highlighted that magnetic fields have been successfully used in medical imaging for decades.

“The concept of using magnetic fields to manipulate biological systems is well established,” wrote Dr. Felix Leroy, a senior scientist at Spain’s Instituto de Neurociencias, in an op-ed. He noted its applications in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation, and magnetic hyperthermia for cancer treatment.

This technique, formally known as magneto-mechanical genetics (MMG), enabled Dr. Cheon and his team to create their brain-modulating technology. They named their invention Nano-MIND, which stands for “Nano-Magnetogenetic Interface for NeuroDynamics.”