[billybudd]

Yes, these things will come about, but the big question is "When?" I just don't think the current social structures can accomodate or even produce the changes mentioned here. 20 years is a bit soon.

[Frank_Discussion]

There's a researcher in England who has delved into this stuff quite a bit. He's had two operations to add "capability" to himself. The first experiment was a tracking and echo device that would detail his location in his home and activate the lights when he walked into a room. The second was an attempt to feel the feelings his wife was experiencing. (She had an implant, as well) I don't know how the second experiment turned out.

It's coming fast, 20 years is probably conservative. I imagine 5 years for the first practical implant system.