I know the rough example I gave wouldn't cut it, but I was trying to emphasise more the technology part of it.

It's really sad in a way that it is so hard to develop. I don't even know why I am so intent on looking into the brain, because having access to 'too much' knowledge could lead to some pretty inhumane developments. I am always too paranoid about such technology being used for evil things like mind control, so maybe it's just as well.

I guess I need to understand how the brain works to make sure that it does. If you could prove the brain controlled the mind in 100% of its aspects then it would leave us with very clear philosophical answers to great questions. As for the actual practical use of the findings; like I said it's iffy but there will be ethical barriers to stop it and I hope we can use it for good.