I was just watching the local BBC London news, when this story pricked my attention. “A teenage boy from London has become one of the first in the world to be treated with a new brain device. Surgeons at the Evelina Children’s Hospital hope it will help Sean Igbokwe deal with the uncontrolled movements caused by his cerebral palsy.” The device apparently works like a car gearbox, helping to filter unneeded brain signals. Not that I think CP necessarily needs a ‘cure’ – I’m perfectly happy as I am, thankyou very much – but I can’t help thinking this is very exciting news. No doubt it will improve the lives of many people with severe CP. Mind you, I can’t help thinking that cybernetic devices like this are just another step closer to humanity becoming the Borg.