Head transplants were thought to be impossible. If you snap the chord that allows our body to function we shouldn't be able to function right? Maybe not. In 2017, a head transplant procedure will happen in Italy led by Dr. Sergio Canavero, a revered biological neuroscientist. According to Canavero, all the science is right. He claims they know everything the need to to successfully carry out this operation, but there's something fishy about it. First of all, this procedure is weird in the first place. Secondly, the timing of this surgery corresponded similarly with a new video game coming out called Metal Gear Solid. The game allegedly has a scene in it with a head transplant and critics are now deeming the surgery to be a PR stunt. Governments are now looking into the motives behind the surgery to make sure it is truly for science and not the benefit of a video game. Dr. Canavero adamantly speaks against these claims, instead saying he has never even heard of the game or its company.
Besides all the other weird publicity, this procedure is actually pretty cool. If you go the link you will see a video by the leading surgeon showing what they are planning to do during the operation. The science seems sound and it will be interesting to see what the results are. What are your opinions? Do you think it is a good idea to do this in the first place? Let me know what you think.
Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/sergio-canavero-head-transplant-doctor-surgery-not-marketing-stunt-hoax-2015-4
I don't really think that would be a very good idea. I wouldn't understand why someone would want a head transplant. Why not a brain transplant or something of the matter. Why the whole head. I feel it would be more harmful than helpful. I mean there is a high possibility of death and even if it is successful you look like a completely different person, who had a completely different personality and history.
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