Elon Musk predicts what comes after goodbye to the cellphone: The surprising advancement that will change the way we communicate.
Technology is about to take a radical turn, and Elon Musk’s vision is not just a futuristic prediction: it’s something that seems straight out of a science fiction movie. What is coming will change the way we communicate and interact with the digital world.
The end of the cell phone: Musk’s bet to replace it
Elon Musk didn’t just imagine the future: he decided to build it. With Neuralink, the magnate proposes a technology that could make the devices we use daily obsolete. His solution: a direct connection between the brain and computers through neural implants.
These devices would allow tasks like browsing the internet, sending messages, or controlling applications solely with thoughts, replaced by a much more direct, fast, and natural interaction.
One of the most impactful moments was the human trial. With Neuralink, a participant managed to control a computer solely with their mind. They wrote, browsed, and even played video games without using their hands. A feat that didn’t go unnoticed.
How this seemingly science fiction technology works
Neuralink has a small yet powerful design: measuring just 23 millimeters in diameter and 8 millimeters in thickness. It contains 1,024 electrodes connected by ultra-thin wires inserted into specific areas of the brain using a highly precise surgical robot.
Once implanted, Neuralink picks up brain signals and converts them into digital commands which are wirelessly transmitted to various external devices, allowing effortless control without physical effort.
A future without screens? Musk’s vision for the coming years
Beyond the technical advancements, Elon Musk envisions a world where thoughts suffice to interact with the digital environment. No need to take your phone out of your pocket, no screens, no external interfaces: just you and your mind.
This direct connection between the brain and machines would not only revolutionize communication but also education, work, entertainment, and assistance for people with disabilities.
The end of cell phones seems closer than we think. And with it, the arrival of a new era where technology will no longer be an external tool but a true extension of our mind.
