Neuralink's First Patient Update and SpaceX's Starship Targets Mars 2026

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In this Elon Musk-centric episode of "Discover Daily," we explore developments at two of his companies: Neuralink and SpaceX.
First, we delve into the progress of Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first human patient, who received his brain implant in January 2024. Arbaugh is now using the device to learn French and Japanese, relearn mathematics, and even explore creative writing. However, the journey hasn't been without challenges, as the implant faced a significant setback when several ultra-fine threads retracted from Arbaugh's brain weeks after the procedure.
We then shift our focus to SpaceX's accelerated timeline for Mars missions. Musk has unveiled plans to launch uncrewed Starships in 2026, with potential crewed flights following in 2028. This ambitious schedule aims to pave the way for Musk's vision of establishing a self-sustaining city on Mars within two decades. We examine the technological marvels of the Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever constructed, and its potential to dramatically reduce launch costs. While these developments showcase the potential of cutting-edge technology, we also explore the numerous challenges and criticisms surrounding both projects.
From Perplexity's Discover Feed:
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/neuralink-patient-learns-langu-fmqtstk7T42c_poRzbAYig
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/musk-s-recent-mars-promises-2U4icZCSSXmCU_fmbt58TQ
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