Noland Arbaugh
Noland Arbaugh is a 30-year-old man whose life took a dramatic turn in 2016 when a swimming accident left him quadriplegic. After nearly eight years of paralysis, he made history in January 2024 as the first human recipient of Neuralink's brain-computer interface, allowing him to control a computer with his thoughts. Living in Yuma, Arizona, he has adapted to his condition with a strong sense of determination and positivity, using humor and a deep faith to navigate the challenges he faces. Noland's journey represents both the potential of cutting-edge technology and the ethical implications of such advancements.
Born on Mar 21, 1994 (31 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 4 | 7.25 | 0.16% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 27,817 | $108,000 | 170$ |
| Malaysia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,365,999 | 31,577 | $364,000 | 355$ |
| India | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 510,545 | $2,900,000 | 1,073$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,101 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 7 | 1,434,835,677 | 572,040 | $3,582,000 | 1,690$ |
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Ecuador:
Noland Arbaugh is the first patient to receive a brain implant from Neuralink.
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India:
Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a brain chip implant from Neuralink, enabling him to control a computer using only his thoughts.
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Ecuador:
Noland Arbaugh has a chip implanted in his brain that allows him to control a computer with his thoughts.
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New Zealand:
Noland Arbaugh is a quadriplegic who received an implant that allows him to control a computer with his mind.
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Ecuador:
Noland Arbaugh is the first patient implanted with a Neuralink chip that allows him to control a computer mouse with his thoughts.
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Ecuador:
Noland Arbaugh is the first man to have a chip implanted in his brain by Elon Musk's company Neuralink.
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Malaysia:
Noland Arbaugh became the first individual to receive a brain chip implant from Neuralink after being paralyzed from the waist down.
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United Kingdom:
Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a brain-computer interface device from Neuralink after being paralyzed.
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Greece:
Noland Arbaugh is the first human recipient of a brain-computer interface developed by Neuralink.
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United Kingdom:
Noland Arbaugh was a 22-year-old student who lost all movement below his shoulders after a swimming accident.
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