Computers and the Human Brain
電腦與人類大腦
Introduction
Scientists now make tools that connect the brain to computers. These tools are now in hospitals in China.
科學家目前正在開發能將大腦連接至電腦的工具。這些工具現在已在中國的醫院中使用。
Main Body
China has a new tool called NEO. It is safer than other tools because it does not go deep into the brain. China wants to be the best in this business by 2030.
中國有一款名為 NEO 的新工具。由於它不會深入進入大腦，因此比其他工具更安全。中國希望在 2030 年前成為該行業的領先者。
Some people use these tools to talk. For example, a man named Casey uses a tool to work and send messages. Now, about 150 people have these tools in their heads.
有些人使用這些工具來溝通。例如，一名叫 Casey 的男子使用該工具來工作和發送訊息。目前約有 150 人在腦中植入了這些工具。
But these tools have problems. Hackers can steal private brain information. Also, some tools stop working after a long time. Doctors do not know why this happens.
但這些工具存在問題。駭客可能會竊取大腦的私隱資訊。此外，部分工具在長時間使用後會停止運作，醫生並不清楚原因。
Conclusion
These tools help many sick people. However, they still have problems with safety and time.
這些工具幫助了許多病人。然而，它們在安全性與耐用性方面仍存在問題。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Comparing' Trick
In this text, we see a very useful way to say one thing is 'more' than another. This is a key skill for A2 English.
The Pattern:
Safer (Safe + er)
How it works: When we have a short word, we add -er to the end to compare two things.
- Safe Safer
- Fast Faster
- Small Smaller
Example from text: "It is safer than other tools."
Quick Rule: Always use the word than after the comparison word to connect the two things you are talking about.
Simple Practice List:
- This phone is cheaper than that one.
- The brain is smaller than a computer.
- Today is colder than yesterday.