How to See the Dead
5 days ago
- #grief
- #memory
- #neurotechnology
- A retinal implant designer is approached by April, who wants to see her deceased husband through a custom implant.
- The designer, initially hesitant, collaborates with experts to create a system that translates April's memories into visual projections.
- The implant involves three parts: a retinal screen, a cortical bridge to merge memories with real-time vision, and a hippocampal recall interface.
- Early tests reveal flaws—unwanted memories and unstable projections—leading to refinements in emotional gating and memory stabilization.
- Auxiliary memories from friends and family help improve the system's accuracy and stability.
- After successful implantation, April initially struggles with overuse of the implant but eventually finds balance and healing.
- The designer reflects on the ethical and psychological risks of such technology, deciding not to create similar implants in the future.