Elon Musk says no primates died as a result of Neuralink’s implants. A WIRED investigation now reveals the grisly specifics of their deaths as US authorities have been asked to investigate Musk’s claims.

Elon Musk says no primates died as a result of Neuralink’s implants. A WIRED investigation now reveals the grisly specifics of their deaths as US authorities have been asked to investigate Musk’s claims.

  • Pxtl@lemmy.caEnglish
    261·
    1 year ago

    This is the grim reality of animal testing, which is why it’s always important to consider if a product is worth testing for.

    Edit, forgot the link: cracked.com/personal-experiences-1676-5-horrifying-realities-testing-drugs-lab-animals.html

    Cracked (rip) wrote an amazing first-person account of what animal testing is like. It’s basically an ongoing massacre. The animals aren’t even livestock or raw materials… they’re basically just stationery. Valueless office supplies.

    • magnetosphere@kbin.social
      221·
      1 year ago

      Unfortunately, especially when it comes to medical research, there’s often no viable alternative. The horrible lack of ethics shown here provide a strong case for strengthening existing laws and oversight, however. I agree: we should have higher standards when considering whether something is “worth testing for”.

    • deegeese@sopuli.xyz
      101·
      1 year ago

      Isn’t that the definition of livestock?

      Business asset (stock) that is alive.