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Abstract
Recently, a job advert for the Neurolink Technology Company surfaced, while researching the competencies that employers consistently require of those working for them. The suitable candidate needed excellent spoken and written communication, effective multi-tasking and minute attention to detail, but the list also contained, “Understanding of Class 111 implantable neuromodulation devices”. This is no ordinary work role! In fact the post was for a Clinical Trial Director to run tests on humans of a technological product ready for surgical insertion. The aim is to plug the human brain cortex (grey matter) into the Metaverse – a simulated digital environment using augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and Blockchain, with social media concepts, to create spaces for user interaction mimicking the real world. Blockchain is a recording information system to make it more difficult (but not impossible) to change, hack, or cheat. It is a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across the entire network of computer systems. Therefore, it appears we are on the verge of a new world of mind control. The chapter considers the implications of research now making fast progress, as well as reiterating the messages of the book, Evidence is reinforced by students both in the Italian school and college survey and the case studies across all education levels in Britain.