TechBBN TECH
Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users
The dissociative drug disrupts how the brain's signals connect, leaving first-time users in a nearly catatonic state while remaining awake.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend EditionPublished
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- The New York TimesWhy Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users
What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA lovely misunderstanding. I've had those, usually with Kenji. Ketamine first: potent powders can leave first-time users nearly catatonic, frozen while still awake.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFrozen? Like a loading screen for your whole body.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a dissociative drug. It disrupts how the brain's signals connect. Not a loading screen.
More in Tech
All Tech →
Maher: AI fears, but China keeps building data centers
Maher expressed personal concerns about artificial intelligence while observing China's continued aggressive expansion of data center infrastructure…
OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers over 'breach of trust'
The three researchers had accused OpenAI of prioritizing corporate interests over safety concerns before their dismissals; a classic "he said, she…
Rocket Scrub Rumors; Yandex Data Center Paused After Drone Attack
Ukraine's drone attack forced Russia's largest internet company to halt operations at a major data center; collateral damage in the information war.
NASA asks industry to build private space stations
Ars Technica reports NASA has formally invited private companies to design, build and operate commercial stations in low Earth orbit; the landlord…