Are you a cyborg spouse? Are you sure?

CNN reported today about the first cyborg. In 1998, Kevin Warwick implanted an RFID chip into his arm, and programmed it so when he snaps his fingers, the lights turn on. Hey, that’s pretty cool.  But, the mad scientist just couldn’t let it stop there.

In 2002, the glutton for punishment decided to connect his nerves to electrodes to let his wife take control of his body.  The article says it was the first time the nervous systems of two humans had communicated electronically. Um … I’m going to have to think about that one.

Fellow husbands –  don’t you think letting our wives to control us through electrodes is a terrible idea?  Just think if just one of our wives read about this new technology.  What would happen then?

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OK – sorry, I’m back.  For some reason, I just painted our bathroom a lovely shade of mauve.   As I was saying, what would happen if we forfeited control of our bodies and could be remotely controlled?   I’m thinking dishes would always be done moments after dinner and romantic comedies would always be on TV.

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Back again.  Hmm –  I seem to be on a vacuuming kick today.

Warwick went on, “Technology, directly integrated with the brain, can help overcome some problems people have.”  Warwick seems to be quite gung ho on being controlled by his wife.  Wait – that’s right.  Kevin Warwick’s wife took control of his body back in 2002.   Kevin – I’ll send help.  Once I finish scrubbing the kitchen floor.