Neurotechnology, once the realm of science fiction, is becoming an unsettling reality. From Elon Musk’s Neuralink to DARPA-funded brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), the technology to read, alter, and even control human thought is progressing at a startling pace. These devices aim to treat neurological disorders, enhance memory, and allow paralyzed individuals to control computers with their minds. But beyond the medical benefits lies a far more controversial application: direct influence over human behavior. Imagine a future where thoughts can be hacked, memories altered, or desires implanted — not by suggestion, but through digital stimulation. Governments, tech giants, and militaries are all investing in this potential, raising grave concerns about privacy, autonomy, and the very definition of free will. If our thoughts can be tracked, manipulated, or sold, what remains of our personal identity? As we enter this new frontier, society must grapple with how to regulate a technology that could quite literally get inside our heads — and decide whether the benefits outweigh the existential risks.