Mind Control

No, not that kind of mind control. This one works the other way. Seems a mechanic in Germany lost both arms in an accident, but has been fitted with advanced prostheses that allow him to control his arms with his mind.

Using the nerves that previously controlled the healthy limbs, the 22-year-old Austrian merely has to think what he wants his arms to do and the command is obeyed.

This is a remarkable achievement, and I wholeheartedly support this advancement in technology. I am reminded of the joke about the computer geek who asked his doctor to implant a USB port into his arm, and simply wrap the wires around a nerve cluster in his arm. He admitted that it wouldn't actually do anything, but he expected that with the hardware in place, the software would shortly follow. Yes, he was a Linux man.

So here we are. Now imagine the court testimony following the accident:
"Well, your honor, there I was, just driving down the road, when I noticed on the sidewalk this smashingly attractive young lady in a short skirt and halter top, bending over to tie her shoe, and the car seemed to go berserk."